The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the Ford on Bay located at 288 East Bay St. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 to visit the annual World of Nations Celebration. The celebration is a cultural destination that provides wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes from a diverse array of nations.
The event is Saturday, February 29, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is open to the public. During these times, visitors will enjoy a variety of authentic experiences ranging from cuisine and artistry, to traditional customs and dancing. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at JaxWorldofNations.com.
Countries participating in the World of Nations Celebration include: The Bahamas, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, First Nations (Native North America), Ghana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, St. Lucia, Taiwan, Turkey, U.S.A., U.S. Virgin Islands, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
The World of Nations Celebration is proudly produced by the City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events with support from these generous sponsors: Water Ventures, JEA, Leaf Filter, and T-Mobile.
About the City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment: The City of Jacksonville’s Office of Sports and Entertainment attracts, hosts, and creates opportunities that drive economic impact, accelerate the Jacksonville brand, and improve the quality of life and cultural engagement for visitors and residents. Jacksonville hosts hundreds of diverse events each year making Northeast Florida a premier destination with rich tradition and world-class hospitality. For more information, visit www.specialevents.coj.net.