Jacksonville Special Events July 2011 | Arts & Culture

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. 

Liberty Celebration

July 4

Jacksonville Beach 4th of July celebration with fireworks shot near the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier.  Live music performances, family activities and a fireworks display. 

Cool Sounds of Hot Summer Nights

July 10

Regional and local jazz musicians perform on three Sunday evenings over the summer at Jacksonville Beach’s Sea Walk Pavilion.  Bring a picnic blanket or chair end enjoy free, live music by the ocean. 

The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament presented by Southern Ford Dealers

July 18 - 23

Held each year in July at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp on the Intracoastal West, this is the largest kingfish tournament in the country. In addition to the two-day general tournament, the event also includes a Junior Angler Tournament presented by Carolina Skiff, food festival, live entertainment and more.