Get ready for a spectacular Independence Day celebration on Florida’s Historic Coast! The festivities kick off in downtown St. Augustine on June 28th with a free concert at the Plaza de la Constitución. The All-Star Orchestra will take the stage at 6 p.m., treating audiences to a two-hour performance of big band, swing, and patriotic tunes. The grand finale begins at 9:30 p.m. with a breathtaking fireworks display launching over 5,000 shells from a barge in the Intracoastal Waterway.
Spectators can enjoy prime viewing spots throughout the city, including the Castillo de San Marcos, Matanzas Bay, the Bridge of Lions, and the southern end of Vilano Beach. Numerous downtown eateries offer balcony and patio views, while St. Augustine Sailing’s luxury vessels and Florida Water Tours provide unique on-water perspectives.
Parking is readily available downtown, although road closures begin at 8:30 p.m. A complimentary park-and-ride shuttle operates from Anastasia Island between 6 and 11 p.m. Beachgoers can also utilize free shuttles to Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park in Ponte Vedra Beach and the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier in St. Augustine Beach from July 1-4.
The Colonial Oak Music Park is hosting its eighth annual Oakfest, a free music festival featuring top local artists. Enjoy family-friendly concerts from July 3-7. The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club invites guests to their Independence Day Weekend Oceanfront Cookout, running from July 4-7, offering everything from sandcastle building to movies and a dive-in movie experience.
Further south on A1A, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa hosts a Star-Spangled Cookout Buffet, capped off with a grand fireworks show on the 6th. Easily accessible via I-95 and less than an hour from Jacksonville and Daytona Beach International Airports, Florida’s Historic Coast offers a perfect gateway to history and festivities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and the Beaches. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable 4th of July celebration! Check out the trip planner for more details.
