LIST: Ready to ring in 2026? Here are some New Year’s fireworks shows around Northeast Florida

As we welcome 2026, if you’re considering heading out to see fireworks, here’s a list of local shows Wednesday night to ring in the New Year

Duval County

Downtown Jacksonville

• Fireworks begin at midnight along the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville.
• RELATED: New Year’s Eve fireworks are fun, but parking and traffic for Downtown Jacksonville show might be tricky

St. Johns County

Light Up the Night! – St. Augustine Beach

• Address: 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
• St. Augustine Beach’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display traditionally begins at 8:30 p.m. at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier.

Vilano Beach’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show

• Address: Vilano Pier, 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
• Vilano Beach’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Vilano Pier. The pier will be closed from noon to 10:30 p.m.

Clay County

Keystone Heights New Year’s Eve Fireworks

• Address: Keystone Beach, 565 S Lawrence Blvd., Keystone Heights, FL 32656
• Join the town in celebrating 100 years of Keystone Heights! Enjoy food vendors, live music, and community fun from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Free entry into the Park. Space is limited.

Nassau County

Fernandina Beach New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop & Fireworks

• Fernandina Beach is known for its annual Shrimp Drop. Locals and visitors gather along the riverfront in downtown Fernandina Beach to watch a giant shrimp covered in lights fall from the sky as part of an annual tradition to welcome a new year.
• The event typically begins at 6 p.m

Flagler County

Fireworks and Surfboard Drop

• 105 S 2nd St, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
• The 3rd annual Sufboard Drop will include a movie, games, music and food from 7 p.m. Wednesday until 1 a.m. Thursday. at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach.

Glynn County

Brunswick New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop

• Address: Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 10 F St., Brunswick, GA 31520
• Join in on the countdown as Brunswick says goodbye to 2025 and welcomes 2026 with Bob the Shrimp! The Brunswick Downtown Development Authority invites you to the annual Shrimp Drop from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday with live music, food trucks, and fun for the kids at Mary Ross Waterfront Park.

Valdosta

Wild Adventures New Year’s Eve Countdown Experience

• Address: 3766 Old Clyattville Rd, Valdosta, GA, 31601
• Upgrade your celebration to the New Year’s Eve Countdown Experience that includes an All-You-Can-Eat New Year’s Buffet dinner, complimentary noisemakers and celebration gear, a free 5x7 family photo, and Reserved VIP Seating for our Fireworks Spectacular