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

Amelia Island’s Fourth of July 2022 Fireworks, Patriotic Concerts & Celebrations

Patriotic beach umbrella. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com magazine.

It’s America’s biggest summer holiday weekend. Browse highlighted Fourth of July happenings in Fernandina Beach.

A Look At Fernandina’s New River Walkway, Waterfront Stabilization Project

Downtown Fernandina's New River Walkway. Amelia Island Living magazine image.
Downtown's New Riverfront Walkway Along Fernandina Harbor Marina (South of Boat Ramp)

As the summer of 2022 approaches, the Amelia River Waterfront Stabilization Project (Phase 1) is nearing completion. The project features a new seawall and walkway in downtown Fernandina Beach. Construction work began back in September 2021. The seawall/walkway runs parallel to the riverbank on the southern section of the Fernandina Harbor Marina. The river walk […]

Welcome Back! 2022 Shrimp Festival Fireworks, Concerts, Food & Fine Art In Fernandina, Home of the Pirates

Fernandina, Home of the Pirates -- A Highlight of Shrimp Festival Parade (FILE PHOTO)
Fernandina, Home of the Pirates -- Highlight of Shrimp Festival Parade (FILE PHOTO)

The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival has something fun for everyone including Friday night FIREWORKS and free weekend concerts at the riverfront.

John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band To Perform At Fernandina’s Shrimp Festival

Riverfront stage, downtown Fernandina where free concerts performed during Shrimp Festival (happening this year April 29th - May 1, 2022)..
Riverfront stage, downtown Fernandina where free concerts are performed during Shrimp Festival.

Plenty of Shrimp Festival attendees will be feeling nostalgic when original artists of the 1980s and 70s take the riverfront stage. Enjoy a musical flashback!