FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Before the clock struck 12, Fernandina Beach dropped its shrimp to celebrate the new year.
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along the riverfront in downtown Fernandina Beach to watch the newly upgraded shrimp fall from the sky at 7 p.m. as part of its annual tradition.
This year, an upgraded shrimp, which included LED lights and a new fishing pole, was debuted. News4JAX caught up with Josh, the man in charge of enhancing interactive experiences.
“We wanted to create something that was iconic for the event,” he said on Wednesday. “It’s such a magical event for years, and we wanted something awesome.”
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Jud has worked at News4JAX since August 2010, all on the night beat. Not only does he help bring stories to life as a photojournalist, but Jud also monitors public meetings, court progress and other critical goings on to ensure the public stays up to date and informed.
