The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the 30th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This multicultural festival brings the world to Jacksonville to showcase the sights, sounds and tastes from nations around the globe.

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 17.
 
 

Thank You Fur Being a Friend!

Help Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) reach 100 pet adoptions to celebrate what would have been Betty White’s 100^th birthday!

Future of Urban Branch Libraries to be Shared at Main Library January 20
 

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 35^th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue. This year’s event will be free and open to the public via a virtual livestream.

On Tuesday, the City of Jacksonville announced additional funding for COVID-19 testing sites.

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.