City of Jacksonville

Come be part of one of Jacksonville’s longest-running volunteer traditions at the 31st Annual St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Volunteers from across the community are invited to help remove litter and debris from parks, boat ramps, neighborhoods, and other sites throughout Duval County. This annual cleanup is hosted by the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful in partnership with the Florida Inland Navigation District, Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, and the Florida Department of Transportation as part of the Keep America Beautiful Greatest American Cleanup. Whether you are joining as an individual, with friends, family, coworkers, or a community group, there is a cleanup site near you and a place for everyone to pitch in. Cleanup times vary by location between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., and pre-registration is not required. Participants must be 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. Trash bags and gloves will be provided, and community service certificates will be available for students. After the cleanup, volunteers are invited to a celebration at the Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. for refreshments and T-shirts while supplies last.

Every Thursday at 1 p.m.

Meeting Location:
214 N. Hogan St.,
Suite 851 (8th Floor)
Boardroom A
Jacksonville, FL 32202

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River City Readers Initiative Celebrates Excellence in Literacy Across Jacksonville

The 7 Creeks Recreation Area Partners are hosting the fifth annual 7 Creeks Fest on March 7, 2026, at the 7 Creeks Recreation Area in North Jacksonville. This free, family-friendly event is a chance for everyone to celebrate and explore the 7 Creeks Recreation Area, which is made up of city, state, national and nonprofit wilderness preserves.

Every Thursday at 10 a.m. for Professional Design Services and Construction Bids.

Meeting Location:
214 N. Hogan St.,
Suite 825 (8th Floor)
Boardroom A
Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Transition Delivers on Mayor’s Action Plan to Streamline Development Review

The City of Jacksonville is thrilled to invite residents and visitors alike to the 34th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This vibrant multicultural festival brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of the globe to our city. For over three decades, this beloved event has celebrated Jacksonville's diversity while fostering unity and providing a unique opportunity to explore the rich traditions and cultures that shape our community.

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail is expanding this year, with the addition of historic sites in Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida, offering travelers new destinations to explore pivotal stories, places, and voices that shaped the nation’s civil rights movement.