Where are the best views for New Years Eve fireworks in Downtown Jacksonville?
NORTHEAST FLORIDA – As we welcome 2026, if you’re considering heading out to see fireworks, here’s a list of local shows Wednesday night to ring in the New Year
Duval County
Downtown Jacksonville
St. Johns County
Light Up the Night! – St. Augustine Beach
Address: 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Nassau County
Fernandina Beach New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop & Fireworks
Fernandina Beach is known for its annual Shrimp Drop. Locals and visitors gather along the riverfront in downtown Fernandina Beach to watch a giant shrimp covered in lights fall from the sky as part of an annual tradition to welcome a new year.
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