Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
Posted On: July 08, 2008 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lyndsay Rossman
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The 4th of July has always been my favorite holiday. It’s not just the cookouts and beach parties or the day off of work. To me, it’s about so much more… the pride and patriotism I feel toward my country and the men and women who have fought and still fight for our freedom. I am the type of person who cries during "The Star-Spangled Banner" and during Lee Greenwood’s classic, "I’m Proud to Be an American."
This year’s "Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks" 4th of July celebration in Jacksonville brought local residents and Florida visitors together to celebrate our nation’s birthday. From live outdoor concerts at Metropolitan Park to ice skating at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena to parties at The Jacksonville Landing, downtown Jacksonville was packed with enthusiasts for the red, white and blue.
By nightfall we were invited onto the Infinity Cruise Yacht, which was docked along the Jacksonville Riverwalk in perfect view of the fireworks. We found a perfect spot just in time for the Grande Dame of the occasion and my favorite part of Independence Day… the fireworks! I am continuously amazed by the light show overhead in Downtown Jacksonville each time I get the chance to see it.
Jacksonville, Florida definitely KNOWS fireworks. The spectacular display over the St. Johns River during Super Bowl XXXIX invited the world into our party and, since then continues to dazzle during any celebration as fireworks and Jacksonville go hand-in-hand. These aren’t your backyard sparklers, but a fabulous spectacle full of greens, blues, reds and golds that wows the crowd.
During the fireworks, patriotic songs rang out from the Times-Union Center and inspired many a tone-deaf reveler to participate. I even joined in with the singing, much to the dismay of my friends.
As usual, I choked up at the sights and sounds of Independence Day and can’t wait for next year’s "Freedom, Fanfare and Fireworks" 4th of July celebration (or even the next opportunity for fireworks, which, thankfully, is often in Jacksonville, Florida)!
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