Jacksonville, AL – The City of Jacksonville is putting on their annual fireworks show, JaxFest. The annual Independence Day celebration is set for July 3 at 6 pm, with a closing fireworks show at 9 pm. There’s a lot going on, including live music, great food and the free Kids Zone.
PARKING
Recommended and preferred parking spaces are at EaglePoint Church and the Mediplex, both of which were kindly volunteered by the property owners for general parking. If you’re getting out to visit the vendors and the Kids Zone, these are great parking spots. Please don’t park in or along roadways or at private residences, and be sure to leave room for emergency vehicles. Carpool if you can. Handicap parking is available at the Public Safety Complex lot. You must have a handicap plate or placard to use the lot.
Recommended and preferred parking spaces are at EaglePoint Church and the Mediplex, both of which were kindly volunteered by the property owners for general parking. If you’re getting out to visit the vendors and the Kids Zone, these are great parking spots. Please don’t park in or along roadways or at private residences, and be sure to leave room for emergency vehicles. Carpool if you can. Handicap parking is available at the Public Safety Complex lot. You must have a handicap plate or placard to use the lot.
RESTROOMS
The Public Safety Complex and at EaglePoint will both have restrooms open to the public throughout Jax Fest.
The Public Safety Complex and at EaglePoint will both have restrooms open to the public throughout Jax Fest.
SAFETY & PETS
No personal fireworks are allowed (please leave all demolitions to the experts). Pets must be on a leash at all times to attend and comfortable with loud environments. Owners must clean up after their animals. Be ready for a hot evening and wear light, comfortable clothes, and bring or buy plenty of water to stay hydrated.
No personal fireworks are allowed (please leave all demolitions to the experts). Pets must be on a leash at all times to attend and comfortable with loud environments. Owners must clean up after their animals. Be ready for a hot evening and wear light, comfortable clothes, and bring or buy plenty of water to stay hydrated.
FOOD & VENDORS
Food trucks and vendor stalls will be set along Second Avenue SW between George Douthit Drive SW and Branscomb Drive SW. That section of road will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Food trucks and vendor stalls will be set along Second Avenue SW between George Douthit Drive SW and Branscomb Drive SW. That section of road will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Food trucks include:
– Main Squeeze Lemonade
– Kin Express
– Big Boy Wings
– Send Noodz
– Kona Ice of Calhoun County
– Brain Freeze Concessions
– Bonnie Ray’s Bake Shoppe
– JKTreats Ice Cream
– Brix n Stix Wood Fired Pizza
– Main Squeeze Lemonade
– Kin Express
– Big Boy Wings
– Send Noodz
– Kona Ice of Calhoun County
– Brain Freeze Concessions
– Bonnie Ray’s Bake Shoppe
– JKTreats Ice Cream
– Brix n Stix Wood Fired Pizza
EaglePoint will also have free hotdogs!
KIDS ZONE
Jacksonville Parks & Recreation is giving the biggest Kids Zone ever this year, with a ton of stuff to do. The zone opens at 6 pm with Jax Fest, and most activities will be available until shortly before the fireworks show at 9 pm. Everything is free!
Jacksonville Parks & Recreation is giving the biggest Kids Zone ever this year, with a ton of stuff to do. The zone opens at 6 pm with Jax Fest, and most activities will be available until shortly before the fireworks show at 9 pm. Everything is free!
Features include:
– Bounce house & inflatable slide
– Foam party
– Petting zoo
– Face painting
– Putt-putt minigolf
– Football and baseball toss games
– Foam party
– Petting zoo
– Face painting
– Putt-putt minigolf
– Football and baseball toss games
ENTERTAINMENT
The city is hosting many amazing performers putting on shows ahead of the fireworks. See the schedule below:
6 p.m. — Cheaha Winds Community Band (on north stage)
6 p.m. — New Level Pro Wrestling (at southwest corner of pond)
7 p.m. — PARRIS performs rock hits
9 p.m. — Fireworks to close the evening
The city is hosting many amazing performers putting on shows ahead of the fireworks. See the schedule below:
6 p.m. — Cheaha Winds Community Band (on north stage)
6 p.m. — New Level Pro Wrestling (at southwest corner of pond)
7 p.m. — PARRIS performs rock hits
9 p.m. — Fireworks to close the evening
ROAD CLOSURES
Portions of Second Avenue SW and Branscomb Drive SW will be closed to vehicle traffic from the early afternoon Monday through the end of Jax Fest. The Public Safety Complex parking lot will only be accessible from George Douthit Drive SW.
Portions of Second Avenue SW and Branscomb Drive SW will be closed to vehicle traffic from the early afternoon Monday through the end of Jax Fest. The Public Safety Complex parking lot will only be accessible from George Douthit Drive SW.
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