The summer is officially here and the Independence Day holiday week is upon us. This is one of the most active times of the year in St. Johns County as many residents and visitors make plans to visit our beautiful beaches and to view spectacular fireworks shows. I wanted to provide a quick update to help you and your family plan your holiday week and weekend.

 

World Golf Village is not hosting fireworks this year for the Independence Day holiday. The community is encouraging those wishing to view fireworks consider Fireworks Over the Matanzas, one of the biggest and best fireworks displays on the East Coast. Scheduled for July 4, the free event offers a fireworks celebration in St. Augustine for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.visitstaugustine.com/event/fourth-july-fireworks-and-concert.

 

Throughout the weekend, Porpoise Point will experience temporary vehicular beach access restrictions due to extreme high tides. Due to the timing of the evening high tide on Thursday, July 4, all vehicles will be required to vacate Porpoise Point at 7:30 p.m. Residents and visitors are encouraged to seek alternative locations to enjoy the fireworks.

 

Vehicular beach access updates are posted daily to the St. Johns County Beaches social media sites include Facebook and Twitter. Residents and visitors can also download the Reach the Beach mobile app for regular updates.

 

I'd like to wish you all a fun and safe holiday.  

  

Sincerely,

 

Paul M. Waldron, Chair    

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners