This military town is strutting their patriotic spirit this week with celebrations around town and four fireworks displays to celebrate Independence Day.  Get out the Red, White and Blue!  Here is the rundown of events:

• July 2 - Kick-off the holiday weekend with a Community Fireworks Display at World Golf Village.  Bring your picnic blankets and chairs for a family-friendly celebration featuring fireworks over the Walk of Champions.  Restaurants and shops open late.
• July 3 - The Jacksonville Suns, Double AA Florida Marlins Affiliate, play the Montgomery Biscuits in a Pre-Independence Day Celebration that includes a giant fireworks show following the game.  The Suns play at The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville in Downtown.
• July 3-5 - ZOO-ly Jamboree at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is an old-fashion 4^th of July celebration for the entire family.  What could be better than potato sack and egg relay races and other festivities? Celebration included in zoo admission and military families receive a special discount by visiting the zoo's Web site. 
• July 3-5 - The City of Jacksonville Presents Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks in Downtown Jacksonville.  Cool off with ice skating and other family-fun at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena throughout the weekend.  Then turn up the heat with a free concert at Metro Park with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo along with Richard Marx.  A spectacular fireworks show over the St. Johns River is the shining feature of the weekend on July 4.  Fireworks begin at 9: 45 p.m. 
• July 4 - The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens invites you to lounge in the stately gardens of the museum and take in the fireworks over the St, Johns River.  The classic American jazz sounds of the St. Johns River City Band will get everyone in the mood to celebrate into the night.  The Summer Garden Concert is scheduled from 7-10 p.m.  Entry is $10 and guests are allowed to bring blankets, chairs, food and beverages to enjoy the evening. 
• July 4 - Another spot to catch the Downtown fireworks - the rooftop at the Museum of Science & History (MOSH).   For ten bucks you get entrance into the museum and then a prime spot to watch for fireworks. 
• July 4 - If there are any spots available, the S.S. Marine Taxi hosts a 4^th of July Family Fireworks Cruise on the St. Johns River during the Downtown fireworks show.   This is one of the best seats for the lighted spectacle, so tickets go fast.  
• July 4 - Jacksonville Beach lights up the ocean with its 4^th of July Liberty Celebration.  Family-friendly activities, live entertainment and more lead up to an unbelievable fireworks display from the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier.  

Check out www.visitjacksonville.com/fourthofjuly for more information and hotels in Jacksonville.