Category: Downtown Topics

On the riverfront, Fernandina’s historic district — news & views.

HOLIDAY CHEER — Enjoy Fernandina’s Downtown Glow, Festive Parades & Other Merry Events

Lighted Christmas Parade, Downtown Fernandina Beach
Lighted Christmas Parade, Downtown Fernandina Beach (AmeliaIslandLiving.com photo from last year's event)

Christmas tree lightings, holiday parades, Black Friday Pajama Party, Dickens on Centre festivities, New Year’s Eve “Shrimp Drop” and fireworks at Fernandina Harbor.

Downtown Fernandina’s “Dickens On Centre” Christmas Street Festival

Dickens on Centre, Downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com
Dickens On Centre, Downtown Fernandina Christmas Street Festival (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com)

Stage performances, roaming costumed characters, festive parades, evening 3D drone light show (happening three nights).

Annual Veterans Day Parade 2023 In Downtown Fernandina

Veterans Day Parade, downtown Fernandina Beach, FL. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com, from archives)
Marine Corps Reserve, Veterans Day parade float, Fernandina Beach (Photo from Amelia Island Living's archives).

The American Legion Post 54 of Fernandina Beach is once again presenting the Veterans Day parade downtown. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. Downtown Fernandina Parade Route The traditional parade route will be followed, from Central Park along Ash Street, turning onto 2nd and then heading east on Centre Street […]

Amelia Island’s October 2023 Festivals & Classic Car Show Downtown

Amelia Cruizers classic car show, Fernandina Beach, Florida, an October event. Photo by Amelia Island Living eMagazine.
Amelia Cruizers classic car show, Fernandina Beach, Florida, an October event. FILE PHOTO: Amelia Island Living eMagazine

OCTOBER 2023 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS — Amelia Cruizers’ 8 Flags Car Show plus two Festivals featuring beer and jazz.