City of St. Augustine: Fireworks Over the Matanzas
- When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023, 6:00 pm
- Location: Historic Downtown, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Cost: Free
This annual Independence Day/July 4th celebration is one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast as the light show bursts above the historic St Augustine Skyline and Bridge of Lions and historic Castillo de San Marcos and reflects in the waters of the Matanzas Bay. Wear your Red, White and Blue!
Schedule of Events:
6:00pm - The All-Star Orchestra will provide two hours of Big Band Music with a Patriotic Flair in the Plaza de la Constitución Gazebo, in the heart of downtown.
9:30pm - Fireworks Over the Matanzas, a stunning fireworks display with a stirring soundtrack. See it all from the downtown Bayfront, the Bridge of Lions, Vilano Beach, and more!
Remember: Alcohol is prohibited on public property, including parks, streets, and sidewalks. Possession of fireworks that explode or leave the ground is illegal.
Shuttle Service on Anastasia Island:
The free park and ride shuttle service on Anastasia Island only, is provided by the city with support from Old Town Trolley Tours will be available from 6:00pm until midnight from parking locations along Anastasia Blvd.
Anastasia Baptist Church (1650 A1A South),
St. Augustine Amphitheatre (1340-C A1A South),
R.B. Hunt Elementary School (125 Magnolia Dr.) and
*St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (999 Anastasia Blvd.).
Please Note: The Alligator Farm is parking-only location. Those who park there will need to access the shuttle at the R.B. Hunt Elementary School stop by crossing Anastasia Blvd. at the lighted crosswalk just east of the attraction where law enforcement officers will assist pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Arriving by Water:
The Bridge of Lions will not open for marine traffic, starting after the 8:00pm opening, until approximately 11:00pm. Vessels will be prohibited in an area north of the Bridge of Lions to a point approximately in line with Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. View the No Boat Zone map. Marine law enforcement will patrol Matanzas Bay and notify vessels in violation of the prohibited area.
The St. Augustine Municipal Marina is currently holding a wait-list for overnight reservations and will have limited hourly dockage on the 4th of July, as well as throughout the holiday weekend. Contact the marina directly on VHF CH 16 or CH 71 for availability and docking instructions.
Fireworks over the Matanzas is produced by the City of St. Augustine with support funding from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council.
- Website: www.citystaug.com
- Contact Phone: (904) 825-1000
- Category: Shows & Concerts
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