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July 1, 2017 904.247-6157 Office

Intersection of 4^th Ave North, 1st Avenue North on the oceanfront

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Times & Events Subject to Change

Bring the entire family and spend the evening at Jacksonville Beach celebrating America’s birthday with a fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean.

A portion of the pier parking lot will be closed from Saturday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 4.

The Pier Parking Lot will reopen on Wednesday, July 5 at 6 a.m.
Street closings on July 4

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  1^st St., between Beach Blvd and 1^st Ave. N., will close from 6 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.
  
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  1^st Ave. N., between 2^nd St. & 1^st St., will close from 12 noon – 11:30 p.m.
  
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  1^st St., between 1^st Ave. N. & 2^nd Ave. N., will close from 12 noon – 12:00 a.m.
  

Be patient. No one is moving quickly.

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   Follow police directions. They are there to assist the movement of traffic.
   
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   Familiarize yourself with the information below.
   
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   Remember, safety comes first.
   
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   Consider taking the Beaches Trolley. It is operating on Tuesday, July 4, from 6 AM until 11:45 PM.
   It will not be faster, but parking will not be a problem. To find out the location and schedule for specific trolley stops, call customer service at (904) 630-3100. (NEED TO DOUBLE CHECK ON HOURS OF OPERATION)
   

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  ALL traffic will be directed toward Butler Boulevard or Atlantic Boulevard.
  
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  If you are east of Third Street, you will only be able to turn into the northbound lane – towards Atlantic Boulevard.
  
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  If you are west of Third Street, you will only be able to turn into the southbound lane – towards J Turner Butler Blvd.
  

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  Access to Third Street will be limited from 4^th Avenue North to 3^rd Avenue South.
  
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  North-bound traffic will NOT be allowed to turn west onto Beach Blvd from Third Street South.
  
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  If you are on the ocean side of Third Street, stay on the side roads and work your way in the direction you want to go.
  

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  Vehicles CANNOT cross Third Street between 4^th Ave. N. and 3^rd Ave. S.
  
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  Traffic will be directed toward Butler Blvd. or Atlantic Blvd.
  
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  Only pedestrians can cross Third Street in this area.
  

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  Traffic on Third Street South heading north CANNOT turn left (west) onto Beach Blvd.
  
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  Traffic on Third Street North heading south CANNOT turn left (east) onto Beach Blvd.
  
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  Traffic coming from the ocean side of Third Street can ONLY make right turns northbound.
  
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  Traffic from the west side of Third Street A1A can only make right turns to go southbound.
  

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  Traffic on Beach Blvd heading west will not be allowed to turn left (south) at South Penman Road
  

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  Traffic on Beach Blvd heading east will not be allowed to turn left (north) at Penman Road
  
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  Penman Road traffic heading south will not be allowed to turn left (east) onto Beach Blvd.
  
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  South Penman Road traffic heading north will not be allowed to turn left (west) onto Beach Blvd.
  

The City of Jacksonville Beach law PROHIBITS the sale, use or possession of ANY TYPE of fireworks that EXPLODE and LAUNCH within the city limits. This law WILL BE ENFORCED this 4^th of July holiday. Illegal use or possession of fireworks will result in confiscation and a citation. Fireworks are dangerous; they are designed to burn and explode. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Join the City of Jacksonville Beach for a safe way to enjoy fireworks and the 4^th of July. City of Jacksonville Beach wants you and your family to enjoy the 4^th of July. We also want you to be safe while you celebrate our country’s birthday. Injuries from exploding fireworks are a common reason for visits to the hosptial emergency rooms during this holiday period.