4th of July 2025 Fireworks in St. Augustine

Enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration “Fireworks Over the Matanzas” in downtown St. Augustine!  Wednesday, July 4, 2025!

Kick off your evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with the Big Band sounds of the All Star Orchestra in the Plaza de la Constitución.  Come early, bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music!  Then head over to the Bayfront for the “show”!

Fireworks Over the Matanzas

Get ready for the Fireworks over Matanzas Bay…they begin at 9:30pm and last approximately 20 minutes.  Watch the spectacular display as they are set off from a barge in the Bay.  The fireworks are choreographed to a rousing soundtrack of popular and patriotic music delivered over an extensive sound system transforming the entire Bayfront.

Avoid the traffic afterwards. Stick around and explore downtown St. Augustine. Grab a bite to eat.  Do some window shopping.  Find a place to listen to some music.

Please Note:
* You may not bring alcohol on public property; that includes parks, streets, and sidewalks.
* Possession of fireworks that explode or leave the ground is illegal and penalized with the confiscation of the fireworks and a citation.
* The American Red Cross will be stationed at the intersection of Cathedral Place and Charlotte Street distributing water while supplies last and offering assistance as needed to passersby

Click the event website link for all additional details, including Parking and Shuttle information.