There are plenty of uniquely Jacksonville activities to keep you busy this holiday season, and we've collected a few of our favorites here.

In observance of the New Year’s holiday, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31.

In observance of Christmas, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 27.

The State of Florida, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, will be relocating the Regeneron Antibody Treatment from the Main Library to the Joseph Lee Center (5120 Perry St. – 32208) on Friday, December 10. The hours of operation will remain unchanged (Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

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.
 

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

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.

Due to inclement weather, the Right Whale Cleanup on Saturday has been cancelled. Thank you.

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will host the 13^th annual Right Whale Beach Cleanup Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 to 10 a.m.
 

After nearly seven years of service to the City of Jacksonville, Chief of Staff, Jordan Elsbury, is set to exit Mayor Lenny Curry’s administration.
 

The City’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) was recently honored with the Capital Project/Infrastructure award for its project, Riverplace Boulevard Complete Street, in the 2021 Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Awards. The FRA Awards are presented each year at the association’s annual conference and recognize outstanding achievement in a variety of categories, from annual reports to cultural enhancement.