The City of Jacksonville invites you to light up the holidays!
Saturday, November 26
7 p.m.
Downtown Riverfront (Northbank and Southbank)
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Thanksgiving weekend wouldn't be complete without the Jacksonville Light Parade. Each year, more than 200,000 people line the banks of the St. Johns River to celebrate the holiday season. Seafarers and landlubbers of all ages are sure to be dazzled by the area's largest lighted boat parade.
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"I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the beautiful light parade and fireworks on Saturday night. The fireworks were incredible. I have lived in Jacksonville a very 
long time and I think they were the ABSOLUTE BEST I have ever seen. You all do a great job putting all of this together for our city." -Chrispruiti21
Holiday Fireworks Spectacular
Following the 2011 boat parade, fireworks will be shot from river barges in front of The Jacksonville Landing, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Metropolitan Park. The signature "waterfall" fireworks will be shot from both sides of the Main Street Bridge and the east side of the Acosta Bridge.
Viewing the parade
Each year, the parade can be seen from both the northbank and southbank of the downtown riverfront. Families are encouraged to bring their chairs, blankets and picnics to the riverfront for this magical evening! Announcements of parading boats, themes and holiday messages will be broadcast along the northbank and southbank of the riverfront.
Limited bleacher seating (first-come, first-seated) will be available on Northbank Riverwalk behind the Times-Union Center of Performing Arts and at the corner of Coastline Dr. and Liberty St.
Parade Route
The 2011 parade will make two laps. It will begin at Metropolitan Park, travel along the Northbank past The Jacksonville Landing to the Fuller Warren Bridge and will circle to the Southbank. The route will continue along the Southbank, under the Main Street Bridge, past the Navy Memorial statue and down to the Duval County School Board Building.
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Winter Comes To Florida
6-10 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront River Deck
Watch the parade from the best seat in the house! Activities include face painting, cookie decorating, arts and crafts and an appearance by Santa himself!
Admission: $5.00 or an unwrapped gift per person.
Proceeds will benefit the USO.
For more information, call (904) 588-1234.
Street & Bridge Closures
Pearl St. from Water St. to the St. Johns River
Close: Friday, 11/25 at 8 a.m. - Monday, 11/28 at 10 a.m.
Hogan St. from Water St. to the St. Johns River
Close: Friday, 11/25 at 8 a.m. - Monday, 11/28 at 10 a.m.
Sister Cities Rd. from Hogan St. to the cul-de-sac
Close: Friday, 11/25 at 8 a.m. - Monday, 11/28 at 11:30 p.m.
Coastline Dr. from The Jacksonville Landing to Newnan St.
Close: Saturday, 11/26 at 5 - 10 p.m.
Eastside lane and sidewalk of the Acosta Bridge
Close: Saturday, 11/26 at 10 a.m. until the fireworks have been cleared (4-5 hours post show)
Westside lane and sidewalk of the Acosta Bridge
Close: Saturday, 11/26 at noon until the fireworks have been cleared (4-5 hours post show)
Westside lane and sidewalk of the Main St. Bridge
Close: Saturday, 11/26 at 2 p.m. until the fireworks have been cleared (4-5 hours post show)
Eastside lane and sidewalk of the Main St. Bridge
Close: Saturday, 11/26 at 4 p.m. until the fireworks have been cleared (4-5 hours post show)
**Bridges will remain closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic from the time specified until the firework show clean-up is complete.
Donations & Sponsorships
For Jacksonville Light Parade prize donations and additional sponsorship information, contact Michael Chambliss with the Jacksonville Light Parade Committee at (904) 353-1188 or e-mail mchambliss@sleiman.com
Event Information
For Jacksonville Light Parade boater registrations and general event information, call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail events@coj.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
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"..we go for the fireworks show which was absolutely phenomenal this year. I loved it, and yes, planning is everything. We got there in time to grab Starbucks, get the kids faces painted, watch the fireworks, dance to the band for a few, watch the big game on the jumbo screen and be home by 11:30. Its a great family night! HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!" - Educatedmommy