In observance of Thanksgiving, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26.

The City of Jacksonville continues to earn recognition for its strong fiscal presentation and management by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The GFOA has awarded the City with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2020 fiscal year, for the commitment of the governing body and staff in meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

The City of Jacksonville will light up the St. Johns River with the annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade on Nov. 27, 2021. The parade will feature boat vessels of all sizes beginning at 6 p.m. and will wrap up with one of the best fireworks show of the year featuring “waterfalls” off the Main Street and Acosta Bridge. In addition to activities on the river, The 904 Pop Up will be curating Jacksonville's largest Small Business Saturday featuring over 200 local creatives, makers, artists, and more.
 

JaxParks Presents a FREE Holiday Blast Camp.

In observance of Veterans Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. 

Animal Intake will close at 10am

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to pay tribute to our military, past and present, at the annual Veterans Day Parade presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. The parade will be held on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11 beginning at the corner of N. Jefferson Street and Water Street. Step off will be at 11:01 a.m.

Mayor Lenny Curry and incoming Chief of Staff, Leeann Krieg, announce the promotion of Rachel Zimmer to Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.

The City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division reminds Duval County residents that the end of Daylight-Saving Time also means it’s time to reset the timer on irrigation controllers. Lawn and landscape irrigation often accounts for more than half of residential water use. Plants and grass need much less water in cooler months, which provides an excellent opportunity to reduce water use outdoors and save money.

On Thursday, the City of Jacksonville, in partnership with Agape Family Health and the Duval Department of Health, announced additional COVID-19 vaccination services at four City funded locations.