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Summer 2024 Kickoff – Nassau’s Opening Of The Beaches Bicentennial Event

Post author By Amelia Island Living
Post date May, 2024

Main Beach Park, Fernandina, located on Amelia Island in Nassau County, Florida. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com) — Fernandina's Main Beach Park on Amelia Island in Nassau County, Florida

Kicking off the summer beach season, celebrate coastal nature and special BICENTENNIAL festivities at Fernandina’s Main Beach Park.

Categories In Beaches, Highlights, Summer

Fernandina’s 2024 Shrimp Festival Highlights & Biggest Annual Parade

Post author By Amelia Island Living
Post date April, 2024

Fernandina Pirates Club members pose for photo with ship downtown. (Image by AmeliaIslandLiving.com) — Fernandina Pirates Club members pose for photo with ship downtown. The popular pirates are highlight of parade and "invasions" during Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.

“The home of the pirates,” Fernandina Beach presents its biggest Festival and parade of the year in celebration of the city’s shrimping history. Free concerts, fireworks, huge fine arts & crafts show, Kids Zone fun and tons of shrimp to eat.

Categories In Downtown Topics, Highlights, Spring, Travel

Turtle Fest Earth Day Event At Fernandina’s Main Beach Park

Post author By Amelia Island Living
Post date April, 2024

Fernandina's Main Beach Park looking south along boardwalk. Located on Amelia Island in Nassau County, Florida. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com) — Fernandina's Main Beach Park looking south along boardwalk. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com)

Celebrate Mother Earth and learn more about Amelia Island’s sea turtle nesting season. Enjoy this family-friendly event featuring lots of live musical entertainment, food trucks and “Kids Corner.”