New Year's Eve Fireworks

The City of Jacksonville will present its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display at 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Fireworks will be launched from a barge on the St. Johns River just east of the Main Street Bridge, as well as from Lot S at the Shipyards.

The fireworks presentation will last approximately 12 minutes and will be visible from both the North and South riverbanks, as well as from Brooklyn and portions of Riverside. Please note that due to active construction zones along both riverbanks, public viewing access may be limited in certain areas. Boaters will not be permitted to access or remain on the St. Johns River between the Acosta Bridge and the Main Street Bridge during the fireworks display.

Road Closures & Traffic Impacts

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted detour signage and directions from law enforcement. To ensure public safety during the New Year’s Eve fireworks display, the following road and bridge closures will be in effect:

Riverfront Plaza Area

• 10:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

  • Independent Street closed from Hogan Street to Newnan Street

  • Laura Street closed from Bay Street to Independent Street

Main Street Bridge (Northbound & Southbound)

• 11:45 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
  All lanes closed beginning approximately 15 minutes prior to the fireworks show

  Affected segments include:

  • Main Street (northbound) from Riverplace Blvd. to Bay Street
    Detour: Forsyth Street via I-95 North

  • Main Street (southbound) from Bay Street to Museum Circle
    Detour: San Marco Blvd. via I-95 South

  • Main Street Bridge on-ramp (southbound) from E. Independent Drive to Museum Circle
    Detour: San Marco Blvd. via I-95 South

Acosta Bridge (Northbound & Southbound)

• 11:45 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
  All lanes closed beginning approximately 15 minutes prior to the fireworks show

  Affected roads and detours:

  • I-95 North Downtown exit

  • Mary Street

  • Museum Circle
    Detours for the above: Riverside Avenue / Water Street via I-95 North

  • Water Street

  • Riverside Avenue
    Detours for the above: I-95 South / Prudential Drive via Park Street