Jacksonville is streamlining its Independence Day festivities this year by consolidating its fireworks displays into one central show in downtown. The city aims to kindle its Fourth of July spirit with an explosive event scheduled for 9 p.m. on July 4 along the picturesque St. Johns River, utilizing launch pads from the Acosta Bridge and just east of the Main Street Bridge. Access to public and private parking lots, such as the DCPS Parking Lot and Kings Ave Station Parking Garage, will be available, though their capacity is, of course, subject to change, reports News4JAX .

Unlike previous years, when Duval County residents could pick and choose from a smattering of displays, 2025 narrows down the options to arguably the most striking. As The Florida Times-Union notes, there's some construction-related bad news for those who have traditional favorites among viewing spots — some are expected to be closed due to ongoing projects. But hey, it's the Fourth on a Friday, and across Florida, you won't have to stretch your celebrations too thinly; instead, you can expect to fully concentrate on to enjoy a single night of pyrotechnic grandeur.

Anticipating sizable crowds, the city plans to shut down the Main Street Bridge and the Acosta Bridge, beginning at 8:45 p.m. and reopening them by 10:30 p.m. after the show. Those eager to capture the celebratory spirit of fireworks but looking for options outside the city center can still find various displays slated for Jacksonville Beach and St. Augustine, as highlighted by WOKV .

The decision to centralize the extravaganza downtown, according to city officials, is a return to pre-pandemic practice aimed at reducing the cost for taxpayers. The full lineup of locations and times can conveniently be found at events.coj.net, guiding residents on where to watch the celebration across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.