Sight Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank
St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks
A sight in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Midnight.
Why go
The city's free midnight fireworks over the St. Johns, launched near the Main Street Bridge and the Shipyards.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Friendship Fountain. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Midnight
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Large hotel on the Northbank Riverwalk, just east of the Main Street Bridge and the fireworks barge.
Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Friendship Fountain
Lit 1965 fountain on the Southbank Riverwalk, facing downtown across the river.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Cowford Chophouse
Steakhouse in the restored 1902 Bostwick Building on Bay Street, with a rooftop bar over the river.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Florida Theatre
Restored 1927 Mediterranean Revival movie palace downtown, now a concert and comedy venue.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Southbank Riverwalk
Boardwalk along the south bank of the St. Johns with a straight-on view of the downtown skyline and Main Street Bridge.
Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line - 6Intuition Ale Works
Local brewery on East Bay Street near the stadium, with a rooftop deck looking back at the skyline.
Drinks · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks is a stop on our Jacksonville New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank
St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks is our only sight pick in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank run from 63°F in January to 91°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks itself, we suggest: Midnight.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 30.32280, -81.65860
- Destination
- Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, Florida
St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks: quick answers
How much time do you need at St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks?
Plan on about 30 minutes at St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks?
Our pick: Midnight. Insider tip: The show lasts about 12 minutes; the Main Street and Acosta bridges close from 11:45 p.m.
Is St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks free?
Yes, we list St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks?
St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks appears on Jacksonville New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank.
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