Even though Gainesville is not doing fireworks you can still make the 4th of July an explosive weekend!
“Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America.”
http://www.cityofalachua.com/index.php/july-4th-celebration
The City of Alachua invites its citizens and neighboring communities to join in celebrating Independence Day at the “Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America.” The main events are at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua (14300 NW 146th Terrace). There will be free activities for kids, adults, live musical entertainment, unique vendors and a “dazzling” half-hour fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. There is plenty of parking available for attendees.
Don’t Like Crowds?
If you would rather avoid the crowds there are plenty of country roads near the park that have good views of the fireworks display.
Here is some info on good & bad places to watch the fireworks.
Directions
Directions to Hal Brady Recreation Complex (look for signs):
From U.S. 441 Gainesville: Travel West to Alachua. Turn Left at CR 241/235 (Capital City Bank on corner). Travel South on CR 241/235 until CR 2054/Peggy Rd. Turn right at on to CR 2054/Peggy Rd. If you go over the railroad tracks you’ve gone too far. It is right before the tracks. Travel West on CR 2054/Peggy Rd. (approx. 5 blocks) and turn right on to NW 146th Ter. Recreation Complex is on the left.
From I-75 Gainesville: Travel North to Alachua Exit 399. Turn left onto U.S. 441 East. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at CR 241/235 (Capital City Bank on corner). Travel South on CR 241/235 until CR 2054/Peggy Rd. Turn right at on to CR 2054/Peggy Rd. If you go over the railroad tracks you’ve gone too far. It is right before the tracks. Travel West on CR 2054/Peggy Rd. (approx. 5 blocks) and turn right on to NW 146th Ter. Recreation Complex is on the left.
Event Schedule:
Face Painting Rock n’ Roll Tropical Slide
Roaring River Slide Bounce Houses Gyro Spin
Rock Climbing Wall Giant Dry Slide Twin Spin
Obstacle Course Basketball Petting Zoo
Volleyball Splashpark Skatepark
3 p.m.– 6 p.m. – Indoor Activities
BINGO Live Musical Entertainment
Senior Cha-Cha-Chas
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Vendor Area Open
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Live Musical Entertainment
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Mainstays
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Lil Mike & the Tornadoes
6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Jamocracy
8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jamie Davis and Roadhouse Live
6:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. – Newberry’s Backyard BBQ Rib-Eating Contest
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks