Independence Day falls on a Friday this year, so fireworks will explode all around the area on the same day.
Some counties will have multiple events.
DUVAL COUNTY
- Downtown Jacksonville will host its traditional 4th of July fireworks at 9 p.m., launched from the Acosta Bridge and east of the Main Street bridge. Prime viewing sites will be along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks. Parking is available nearby. The city have its show Downtown this year, instead of at multiple sites as in recent years. For more details, go to events.coj.net.
- Jacksonville Beach will launch its fireworks at 9 p.m. from the pier at 504 1st St. That means the pier will be closed Wednesday for preparations, and the pier parking lot is closed to vehicles all day Friday, but it will be open for public viewing. More information is here.
CLAY COUNTY…