This weekend, the Jacksonville area will host several events to celebrate the 4th of July. On Friday, the city’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department and the Wounded Warrior Project will present Freedom Fest at Friendship Fountain. The free, family-friendly celebration will feature live music, food trucks, and a patriotic light show. The first 1,000 attendees will receive a free apple pie.

Freedom Fest Details

Freedom Fest will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Friendship Fountain, located at 1015 Museum Circle in Jacksonville. The event is open to the public and free of charge.

On Saturday, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine will host America’s Weirdest Block Party to celebrate both America’s 250th birthday and the museum’s 75th year in the city. The event will include live music, trivia, family games, face painting, and a performance by the sideshow duo Captain & Maybelle.

America’s Weirdest Block Party Details

America’s Weirdest Block Party will take place from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 19 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. The event is free and open to the public.

Also on Saturday, the city of Jacksonville Beach will host its traditional 4th of July fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. Thousands of people are expected to gather along the coastline, so attendees are advised to arrive early and plan for heavy traffic and limited parking.

Jax Beach 4th of July Fireworks Details

The fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m., but attendees can arrive early to stake out a spot on the beach. The event is free and open to the public.

Original reporting: Jacksonville Today — read the source article.