Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks

July 4

Independence Day celebration, festivities include a majestic fireworks show over the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville and other special engagements. 

Movies in the Park

May 6

Downtown Jacksonville’s series is returning to historic Treaty Oak Park Fridays in the spring. Hosted by Downtown Vision, Inc. and JaxParks, the series features four family-friendly movies shown under the stars, each beginning at dusk (around 8 p.m.) on the land that once served as the setting for numerous silent films. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners ordered “to-go” from one of the many Downtown restaurants. Music and kids lawn games will keep moviegoers busy before each show. Vendors will also sell concessions onsite. Movie: The Wizard of Oz.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- People headed out to Jacksonville Beach Saturday for the 22nd Annual Great Atlantic Music and Seafood Festival.

The stage was set up at the Seawalk Pavilion.

Families brought their blankets, munched on food and enjoyed the music.

Several bands played, including Rocco Blu, Chroma and Simplified.

The Great Atlantic Music and Seafood Festival is free.

It ends at 10 p.m.

Organizers say after the festival ends, the music will continue at local bars and restaurants.