ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The City of St. Augustine Beach is asking everyone to come out and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show for New Years Eve.
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The display is the final event in the city’s 2022 Light Up the BEACH! Holiday season.
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Light Up the NIGHT fireworks will be shot off the St. Johns County Pier at 350 A1A Beach Blvd. in St. Augustine Beach. But there will be multiple viewing locations for everyone to enjoy.
“The holiday season is all about family and community, and I can think of no better way to kick off the new year than watching fireworks on our beautiful beach,” said mayor Don Samora. “Our local businesses are excited to share their festive displays, and it’s a great opportunity to support local artists, gift shops, restaurants and more.”
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The fireworks will begin on Dec. 31, 2022, at 8:30 p.m. The show is expected to run for 20 minutes.
More information from shuttle services to exact viewing areas are listed down below.
Shuttle Service
Park and shuttle service will be available at the Anastasia Baptist Church. Shuttle service will run from 5pm to 10pm. The shuttle will drop off at three locations along A1A Beach Blvd:
- A Street
- 10th Street
- St. Augustine Beach Pier Park
Park and Walk locations:
- St. Augustine Beach Pier Park (parking is extremely limited)
- St. Augustine Beach City Hall
- Ron Parker Park
- Anastasia Square parking lot on the Southwest side close to Pope Road. Please do not park in the Amici’s Restaurant area.
- YMCA on Pope Road - after 1PM
Viewing Areas
- St. Augustine Beach Pier Park (Volleyball court area, Splash Park) Reminder: Due to erosion, there is no beach access from Pier Park
- Driving Beach access at “A” Street beach ramp
- Pedestrian Beach Access from 10th Street South to A Street
- Pedestrian Beach Access on 16th Street
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There will be signs at Pier Park and along A1A Beach Blvd indicating viewing areas. There will also be No Beach Access signs in areas not accessible due to the recent storms, including beach access from Pier Park, and 12th through 15th Streets.