Communities Celebrate Independence Day

Cities and towns across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia are holding community celebrations for Independence Day.

Here's a sampling of activities available:

• Ice Skating and family activities, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Arena ($3 skate rental)
• American Flag display along Independent Drive near the Main Street Bridge, 9 a.m. to midnight
• Concert in Metropolitan Park. Gates open at 4 p.m., music begins at 5 p.m.
• Boat decorating contest, 4 p.m., Northbank riverfront
• Fireworks over the St. Johns River, 9:45 p.m. (also live on Channel 4)

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• "Liberty Celebration," 4 to 10 p.m., Sea Walk Pavilion
• Food and music, including Navy Band Southeast
• Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

• Second Annual God And Country Celebration by Solomon Lodge No. 20 and Scottish Rite of Jacksonville
• Music, speakers, historical tours, carriage rides, kids' area
• Begins at 10 a.m.

• 10th annual parade down River Road, 2 p.m.
• American Pie Fourth of July event at Moosehaven Retirement Community
• Fireworks display over the St. Johns River, 9:30 p.m.

• Stars and Stripes Freedom Festival at the Central Park Pavilion, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Patriotic Parade down Centre Street, 7 p.m.
• Concert of American music in front of the Depot, 8 p.m.
• Fireworks at the Harbor Marina, 9:30 p.m.

• Music, beauty pageant and drum circle, downtown, 5 to 11 p.m.

• Music, BBQ and watermelon eating contests and more, downtown, noon to 11 p.m.
• Fireworks at dusk

• The All-Star Orchestra plays at the Plaza de la Constitucion, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Fireworks over the Mantanzas, 9:30 p.m.

• Celebration at Mary Ross Waterfront Park begins at 7 p.m.
• Fireworks at dark

• Beach deck near convention center; fireworks at dark

• Fireworks at 9 p.m. at pier

• All-day festival along waterfront includes foot races, classic car show, kids' area and live music.
• Parade at 10 a.m.; fireworks after dark

• All-day even at Memorial Stadium features live music, food and games.
• Fireworks at 9 p.m.