Ponte Vedra Beach Fourth of July fireworks 2027

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Details for July 4, 2027, are not out yet. This page is written from the most recent official information: St. Johns County’s 2026 Fourth of July beach release, the city of Jacksonville Beach’s fireworks calendar listing and Florida law. This page is updated each year as the new schedule is announced.

Ponte Vedra Beach has no city fireworks show of its own; it is unincorporated, and St. Johns County bans fireworks on its beaches. The nearest public show is Jacksonville Beach’s, launched from the Jacksonville Beach pier about 2 miles north. For county beach questions on the holiday, contact St. Johns County Beach Services through its department page; for emergencies, call 911.

Plan ahead

• Fireworks: Jacksonville Beach pier, 504 First St. N.; the city’s listing has given 9 p.m., with a test shot at 8:45 p.m. Check the city’s calendar in June.
• Beach shuttle (2026): free, Cornerstone Park to Mickler’s Landing, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Beach driving updates: St. Johns County beach access updates
• Non-emergency: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, 904-824-8304

Jacksonville Beach fireworks

The city of Jacksonville Beach’s calendar says its Fourth of July fireworks launch from the pier, 504 First St. N., at 9 p.m., with a test shot at 8:45 p.m., and warns that the Fourth at the beaches “is always incredibly busy.” The most recent city listing we could find is for 2022; times and closures for 2027 will be set by the city. The city’s special event policy says its Police Department and Fire Marshal decide road closures for events.

On St. Johns County beaches

For the 2026 holiday weekend, St. Johns County said:

• A free shuttle ran July 4-6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, to the Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park parking lot.
• Lifeguards were on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the Sheriff’s Office and county Marine Rescue patrolling.
• Beach driving hours were 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. where driving is allowed, in marked lanes.

Fireworks and open fires are illegal on county beaches, the county says, as part of its rules to protect nesting sea turtles. See our parks and trails guide for beach parks.

Fireworks at home: what the law says

Florida law, section 791.08, allows fireworks to be used on three designated holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. It also says:

• A homeowners association board may not make rules that take away that holiday right.
• A ban written into a community’s recorded covenants still applies.
• The section does not override local government fireworks rules.

The county prohibits open burning during burn bans; check St. Johns County news if conditions are dry.

What this means for you

• The closest public show is at the Jacksonville Beach pier; leave early for parking.
• Do not take fireworks onto St. Johns County beaches.
• Check back in June for 2027 times, closures and the county’s shuttle plans.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the closest Fourth of July fireworks to Ponte Vedra Beach?

The city of Jacksonville Beach launches its Fourth of July fireworks from the Jacksonville Beach pier, 504 First St. N., about 2 miles north. The city’s calendar listing has given a 9 p.m. start with a test shot at 8:45 p.m.

Can I set off fireworks on the Fourth of July in Florida?

Florida law allows fireworks to be used on July 4, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Fireworks are illegal on St. Johns County beaches, where the county bans them to protect nesting sea turtles.

Is there a free beach shuttle on the Fourth of July in Ponte Vedra Beach?

In 2026 St. Johns County ran a free shuttle from Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, to Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4-6. Check the county’s news page for 2027 plans.

Can my HOA ban fireworks on the Fourth of July?

Florida law says a homeowners association board may not make rules that take away the right to use fireworks on designated holidays, but a ban written into the community’s recorded covenants still applies.