New Year's Eve in Downtown Jacksonville: December 31, 2026

Downtown Jacksonville hosts its New Year's Eve celebration on Thursday, December 31, 2026. The city typically centers festivities on the riverfront with fireworks at midnight. Full details post on the city calendar closer to the date.

• When: Thursday, December 31, 2026, evening through midnight
• Where: Downtown Jacksonville riverfront
• Cost: Free public viewing, venue events vary

What to expect

Fireworks over the St. Johns with viewing from both banks, plus ticketed parties at downtown venues and river-view restaurants. The Riverwalk fills early on both sides, and the bridges light up for the occasion.

Before you go

Details for 2026 are still to be announced, so confirm timing and any street closures on the city calendar before you head down. Rideshare surge pricing at 12:15 AM is a law of nature. Budget for it or wait it out.

Details on the city events calendar