We’ve all seen fireworks before. But how many of us have seen fireworks, exploding over a legendary fort, shimmering across the Mantanzas Bay, on the Fourth of July? Now that’s some kind of super–concentrated Independence Day overload – and it sounds perfect. So come join fellow patriots for this 20–minute spectacular regarded as one of the largest and most visually–stunning firework displays on the East Coast.

Have a blast at one of the East Coast’s largest fireworks displays! The spectacular fireworks burst above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflect in the waters of the Matanzas Bay. Admission is free with the best vantage points located along the bayfront between the Castillo and the Bridge of Lions. The fireworks blast off at 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks Over The Matanzas, St. Augustine’s annual Independence Day fireworks display, draws the largest single-event audience in the city’s very busy calendar year. While an exact count of all who see Fireworks Over The Matanzas is not possible, 100,000+ is not unrealistic considering that the show is watched from a 360° vantage point, including the Bridge of Lions, the Bayfront and the Castillo grounds; the grounds of the Mission Nombre de Dios; the Vilano Boat Ramp park; and Porpoise Point and Davis Shores.

The city’s web site, www.staugustinegovernment.com, has the information you and your audience need to make the most out of this grand event, including a schedule and description of the program, and details of road closures and detours with map-links to the city’s public parking facility and other locations. The primary story is available here: www.fireworksoverthematanzas.com.

Additionally, the site carries a reminder, available here, from city fire officials to keep the holiday safe and legal in particular as regards to the possession or use of personal fireworks. That story also includes an audio link to an interview on the same topic with John Rayno, City Fire Marshal from this week’s The Break Room.

Lastly, there’s a reminder that City of St. Augustine offices will be closed on July 4, but solid waste collection schedules will remain unchanged.

Address: 1 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-825-1004