Featured Past Events

World's Largest Swim Lesson

June 14, 2012 - June 14, 2012 Registration 10:30 a.m.
Begins 11 a.m.

Registration 10:30 a.m.
Begins 11 a.m.

Seven JaxParks public swimming pools will join hundreds of aquatics facilities across the globe as host sites for the 2012 World’s Largest Swim Lesson at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14.

Up the River

June 02, 2012 - June 02, 2012 11:30 a.m. Arrival

Riverside Arts Market
Under the Fuller Warren Bridge
Riverside Avenue 11:30 a.m. Arrival

A 12-mile swim for the St. Johns River on Saturday, June 9, 2012.

This year’s festival will continue the tradition of jazz in Jacksonville with a variety of jazz genres and featured activities in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. Special components include Art in the Heart Downtown, a juried art show and sale, and the Wine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience featuring a variety of fine wines and craft beers. Other activities include the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection Pianos & Organs, ‘Round Midnight Jazz Jams, Generation Next Youth Talent Competition, jazz brunch, exhibits and displays.

Military Job Fair at THE PLAYERS

May 07, 2012 - May 07, 2012 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

TPC Sawgrass
110 Championship Way
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
*The Military Job Fair at THE PLAYERS will take place in the Patriots’ Outpost, located on the hill between No. 16 and No. 18 fairways
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville is proud to be a participant in THE PLAYERS Military and Veterans Job Fair, a first-year event at THE PLAYERS Championship, held at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. This event affords military-friendly companies the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to hiring military personnel transitioning from military service.

“This is a great example of public-private partnership working for the brave men and women who put it all on the line for our safety,” said Mayor Brown. The mayor elevated military affairs to a Cabinet level position to grow Jacksonville’s reputation as the most military-friendly city in the nation.

International Party and Fireworks Show celebrating the 20th anniversary of World of Nations

May 04, 2012 - May 04, 2012 5 to 9 p.m.
Fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

Metropolitan Park
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
5 to 9 p.m.
Fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the World of Nations Celebration presented by OneMain Financial with an International Party and Fireworks Show on Friday, May 4. The fireworks, sponsored by Pyro Shows and Lidu America, will be shot from a river barge behind Metropolitan Park and can be seen along the downtown riverfront. Other festivities include internationally-themed entertainment and party giveaways.

World of Nations Celebration

May 03, 2012 - May 06, 2012

Metropolitan Park
1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

As you travel through the World of Nations Celebration, experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. Admission is $5 (One Day Ticket), $8 (Two Day Ticket) or $10 (Three Day Ticket). Children ages 3 and under are free. Grab your passport and join us for a great trip!

Restore Jacksonville Conference

May 02, 2012 - May 06, 2012

Jacksonville Main Library
303 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

The City of Jacksonville’s Planning and Development Department in partnership with Riverside Avondale Preservation will host the Restore Jacksonville conference. This five-day program will provide valuable information for homeowners, preservation enthusiasts and contractors, from researching the history of one’s home to navigating the city’s review processes.

Jacksonville French Week

April 26, 2012 - May 06, 2012

Restaurants and retailers across Jacksonville are joining in the celebration of 450 years of French history in Jacksonville by offering special promotions and dishes including French-themed dining options during French Week, which is Thursday, April 26-Sunday, May 6. A list of participating restaurants and retailers is available at www.visitjacksonville.com/french-week.

Jacksonville French Week Kickoff

April 25, 2012 - April 25, 2012 10:30 a.m.

Olio Market
301 East Bay Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 10:30 a.m.

Area restaurants and retailers to hold special promotions as part of citywide 450th anniversary commemoration of French history in Jacksonville

Visit Jacksonville, Downtown Vision, Inc. and the City of Jacksonville will kick off French Week at Olio Market, one of several restaurants offering special menus during the week-long celebration. Olio will provide a limited number of free samples of the restaurant’s Duck Grilled Cheese, one of five finalists for the Best Sandwich in America award from the Travel Channel’s Adam Richman

National Crime Victims' Rights Week Seminar

April 25, 2012 - April 25, 2012 Registration: 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Seminar: 9 - 11 a.m.

City of Jacksonville City Hall
Lynwood Roberts Room
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Registration: 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Seminar: 9 - 11 a.m.

Strangulation: The Physical, Emotional and Mental Effects of a Violent Crime

Please join us as we take a closer look at this traumatizing crime of strangulation, the indicators of injuries, its lasting effects, and the process to recovery.

City of Jacksonville