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SCHEDULED COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Art Walk
Jacksonville Jewish Food Festival
Riverside/Avondale Luminaria
, Hemming Park
, Congregation Ahavath Chesed
, Throughout Riverside and Avondale
w jacksonvilleartwalk.com { First Wednesday of each month
w thetemplejacksonville.org { Annually in May
w riversideavondale.org/luminaria { Annually the Sunday evening before Christmas
»» Held rain or shine, Art Walk spans more than 15 blocks of artists, street performers, live music, and cultural venues surrounding Hemming Park.
»» Billed as “Nosh ‘til You Drop,” the annual festival
»» One of Riverside and Avondale’s premier
N (904) 634-0303, Ext. 222
N (904) 733-7078
features dozens of restaurants and caterers, kids zone, raffle and food just like Bubbe used to make.
Blue Angels Sea & Sky Airshow
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
, Jacksonville Beach or
, The Jacksonville Landing
Naval Air Station Jacksonville w blueangels.navy.mil/show/ { Annually in late October/early November, alternating venues
»» A dynamic air show over the ocean or the St.
Johns River, starring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Christmas in Avondale
, The Shoppes of Avondale w shoppesofavondale.com { Annually in December
»» Three blocks in the heart of Avondale are
dedicated to kicking off the holiday season with street vendors, artists, live music, performances and more while local businesses keep their doors open late.
Gingerbread Extravaganza
, Old St. Andrews, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
N (904) 665-0064
w jaxhistory.org { Annually in December
»» A fundraiser for the Jacksonville Historical
Society, the display of gingerbread creations wows all ages with creativity and ingenuity, setting the mood for a delightful holiday season.
Jacksonville Dragon Boat Festival
, Metropolitan Park Marina
N (904) 536-3475
w jacksonvilledragonboatfestival.com { Annually in late summer/early fall
»» The annual event is a fundraiser for In the
Pink, a nonprofit which serves the needs of breast cancer survivors.
Jacksonville Greek Festival
, Morocco Shrine Auditorium w jaxgreekfest.com { Annually in February
»» Family-friendly event includes traditional
Greek food, music and vendors with handmade crafts and more.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
, Downtown Jacksonville
N (904) 630-3690
w jacksonvillejazzfest.com { Annually over Memorial Day weekend
»» Local enthusiasts and aficionados from
around the world unite at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival to celebrate the music, art, and culture of America’s music!
N (904) 353-1188 w visitjacksonville.com { Annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving »» A holiday tradition for more than 30 years, local boater deck their decks with lights and holiday decorations as they compete for “best in category.” A dazzling fireworks display from the Main Street and Acosta Bridges follows the parade.
Memorial Day Concert & Picnic in the Park
, Memorial Park
w memparkjax.org { Annually on Memorial Day
»» Held in Riverside’s beloved park, the event features the U.S. Navy Band Southeast.
Riverside Arts Market
, 715 Riverside Ave.
N (904) 389-2449
w riversideartsmarket.com { Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
»» Rain or shine, dozens of small businesses, from artists to farmers to makers and bakers, sell their wares under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
N (904) 389-2449
celebrations, the event was established to commemorate the season by walking along the candle-lit sidewalk to social events with friends.
San Marco Holiday Luminaria
, San Marco Square
N (904) 396-4734
w smpsjax.com { Annually the Saturday evening before Christmas
»» The neighborhood is filled with holiday cheer
and neighborly hospitality set to the warm glow of light from luminaria lanterns lining the streets.