Say goodbye to 2016 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. Make your way down to the waterfront with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities.
Fireworks
This year fireworks will be launched from a barge on the St. Johns River between the Hyatt and Double Tree hotels and high above the St. Johns River from the Acosta Bridge. These locations are able to be viewed from both the North and South banks in Downtown Jacksonville in addition to viewing from Brooklyn and under the Fuller Warren Bridge where the Riverside Arts Market is held. The firework audio can be heard from Friendship Fountain, The Jacksonville Landing and the Northbank Riverwalk in front of the CSX and Times Union Performing Arts Center buildings. Food vendors will be available at Friendship Fountain, Hogan and Pearl Streets by the riverwalk, and under the Fuller Warren Bridge in Riverside.
Best Viewing Locations:
JTA Skyway
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is excited to provide complimentary transportation via the Skyway for the City’s New Year’s Eve festivities and the TaxSlayer Bowl. The Skyway provides resident and visitors with additional transportation options.
Hours
Friday, December 30 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, December 31 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Sunday, January 1 Closed
Monday January 2 6 a.m. to 9 p.m
*Service over the Acosta Bridge will be suspended Dec. 31, 2015 - 11:45 p.m. - 12:15 a.m. on Jan. 1 during the Fireworks show*
Road Closures
Acosta Bridge: 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (Detour via the Fuller Warren Bridge)
Main Street Bridge: 11:30 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. (Detour via the Fuller Warren Bridge)
S. Hogan and W. Coastline from Water Street to the St. Johns River: Noon – 2am
