05/29/2026
The City of Jacksonville is proud to celebrate America's 250th anniversary on July 3rd & 4th, 2026 with free, family-friendly celebrations that will include activities across the north and south banks of Downtown Jacksonville, including:
JULY 3, 2026
Freedom Fest at Friendship Fountain from 5:30-10pm. The festivities, which are sponsored by the City of Jacksonville’s Military and Veterans Affairs Department (MAVD), and Supporting Partner Wounded Warrior Project, will include:
· Live music by Bold City Brass, Navy Pride, Sal Gonzalez, Emily Mikus and Big Engine
· A patriotic light and music show at the Fountain
· Free apple pies for the first 1,000 attendees
· Activations along the Riverwalk between the Fountain and Chart House
· Food and beverages for purchase
JULY 4, 2026
On the Northbank at Riverfront Plaza (2 W. Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202) from 4pm-9:30pm. Festivities, which are sponsored by the City of Jacksonville and Supporting Partner Wounded Warrior Project, will include:
· Performances by Sal Gonzalez, To***co Road, Bold City Classics and Lane Pittman
· The largest Fourth of July Fireworks show in Jacksonville history
· Facepainting and balloon animals
· The River City Readers Bookmobile
· An art exhibition by Jacksonville Arts & Music School students
· Food and beverages for purchase
On the Southbank at Friendship Fountain and the Riverwalk from 3-9:30pm. Festivities will include:
· Live music by Scott Halls and Caribe Groove
· Fireworks (same show, different vantage point)
· Hot dog eating contest
· Co****le tournament
· Food and beverages for purchase
There will also be festivities at RiversEdge Park (1915 RiversEdge Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207) from 6-9pm, including:
· Music and entertainment
· Fireworks (same show, different vantage point)
· Food and beverages for sale
For additional event information, please visit the following websites, but note that they are continuously being updated:
· For July 3rd activities: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/military-affairs-and-veterans-department
· For July 4th activities: https://events.jacksonville.gov/
· For a comprehensive list of activities Fourth of July weekend: https://www.visitjacksonville.com/
