Jacksonville, Fl — America 250 will be celebrated in a big way in Downtown Jacksonville with what is described as the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Jacksonville history. The fun begins at 4:00 pm with music and other activities.
But it’s only one of several events happening this week to mark the Semiquincentennial. See a full day-by-day rundown below.
Jacksonville’s Hodges Stadium at UNF is hosting the AAU Track& Field Primary Nationals and Club Championships starting Sunday, July 5 – July 11.
Shrek the Musical continues its run at Alhambra Theatre and Dining.
Art in Bloom continues at the Cummer Museum this summer through September.
Wednesday, July 1:
Downtown First Wednesday Art Walk – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – James Weldon Johnson Park
Young & Sick: Live at Jack Rabbits Live – 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 2:
Earthquake – 7:15 pm – The Comedy Zone
First Thursday Yoga at Friendship Fountain – 7:00 pm
Friday, July 3:
Jacksonville Waves v Charlotte Crown – 7:00 pm – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
America Turns 250 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Cummer Museum
Earthquake – 9:45 pm – The Comedy Zone
Tunes and Blooms: Red, White and Boots – 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Freedom Fest – 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Friendship Fountain
Eugene Torres – 8:00 pm – Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Close Friends (Causa Comigo) @ Decca Live – 10:00 pm
Saturday, July 4:
Riverside Arts Market July Fourth Celebration – 9:00 am – 9:00 pm – Under the Fuller Warren Bridge
Beaches Green Market – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Penman Park
Jacksonville’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration – starts at 4:00 pm – Riverfront Plaza
Earthquake – 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm – The Comedy Zone
YDG @ Decca Live – 10:00 pm
USS Orleck 4th of July 250th American Celebration – 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm – USS Orleck
July 4th Extravaganza Cruise – 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Jax Yacht Charter Royal Princess
Sunday, July 5:
Jacksonville Waves v Charlotte Crown – 2:00 pm – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Purgatory Wrestling at Decca Live – 6:00 pm
Monday, July 6:
The Princess Concert – 3:30 pm – Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Moran Theater