In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, City government offices and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors Downtown to ring in the New Year with fireworks over the St. Johns River. The fireworks will begin at midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
 

In observance of Christmas, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25.

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, 300 Water St., Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32202, is now accepting applications to the 2019-2020 Cultural Service PROGRAM Grant. 

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety, each year in the United States, an estimated 80 to 100 firefighters and emergency personnel lose their lives in the line of duty. 

Animal Care & Protective Services is partnering with Jacksonville Humane Society to host a FREE* pet adoption event at the Regency Square Mall on December 14, 2019.

The St. Johns Marina Boat Ramp is now open to the public for use.

With a focus on addressing blight and poor neighborhood conditions, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that encourage appropriate disposal of waste and other debris throughout Jacksonville. One of these many efforts is through the Solid Waste Division, which hosts household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) mobile collection events throughout the year.
 

This Wednesday - December 4, 2019 - downtown will become the destination for holiday fun during December’s Art Walk. Attendees can celebrate the season by caroling with the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, visiting the North Pole Snow Zone, making holiday cards at the Main Library and much more. The entertainment starts at 5 p.m. along Laura Street.
 

Celebrate the holiday season with Friends of Hemming Park

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host events in Hemming Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public.