Jacksonville Events

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Address: 2 Independent Dr, Northbank Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: April 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

From ships to kayaks, more than 150 vessels participate in the Blessing of the Fleet. Rooted in a centuries-old Mediterranean tradition during which sailors and townspeople gathered to pray for safe journeys and plentiful catches, the modern incarnation is a fun, festive boat parade, and some folks really get into...

Address: 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville, FL Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: April 30 - May 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Cultures from all over the world seem to converge on Metropolitan Park each spring during the World of Nations Celebration. From the parade of flags to storytellers, dancers and musicians, the colors, sounds and flavors of countries as far away as Cambodia, Kenya, Philippines, South Africa and Taiwan are showcased...

Address: 110 Championship Way, TPC at Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Category: Sports Event - Golf Dates: May 4 - May 10, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Featuring an outstanding field of competitors and, arguably, the most photographed hole in golf, the TPC at Sawgrass is one of the area's most anticipated events of the year. Indeed, many spectators come here with one thing on their mind – seeing how the pros play #17, a 132-yard island hole. Previous winners include...

Address: 128 E Forsyth St, Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, FL Category: Fair / Festival - Film / Video Dates: May 15 - May 21, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Back in the 1920s, the movie-making industry thrived in Jacksonville, and the city was even billed as the "Hollywood of the South." Thanks to the efforts of the JFF organizers, for four days in May, Jacksonville once again grabs the attention of the film world. The festival's focus is on independent films, and the...

Address: Laura Street between Hemming Plaza • Laura Street between Hemming Plaza, Downtown, Jacksonville, FL Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: May 21 - May 24, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Spring hasn't fully hit downtown Jacksonville until the Jazz festival rolls around. While some local musicians get their time in the spotlight, organizers also make sure to land a few national acts like past performers Von Barlow, the Dizzy Gillespie™ All Star Big Band, vocalist Dianne Reeves and legendary trumpeter...

Address: 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Metropolitan Park, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Independence Day Dates: July 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Jacksonville celebrates the Fourth of July in spectacular fashion each year. Highlights during the day include live entertainment, games and interactive areas for the kids in Metropolitan Park, and the nighttime festivities are dominated by the awesome fireworks display that takes place above the downtown skyline.

Address: 1st St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Dates: November 6 - November 8, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Death-defying aerial acrobatics, military demonstrations by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, a street festival, kids' activities, live music, and plenty of food, fun and games highlight the slate during this weekend in November.