City of Jacksonville

The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Public Works and Downtown Investment Authority invite the community and members of the media to attend a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the Riverfront Music Garden and the reopening of the Northbank Riverwalk.

CM Joe Carlucci pictured with Page Program participants Kennedi Bruning and Kelly Mendez following the certificate presentation on May 5, 2026, at the Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting in the City Council Chamber, Jacksonville, FL.

Announcement of a burn ban being put in place until the unforeseen future

Wildfires burning in surrounding counties are contributing smoke that is elevating particulate concentrations in the air. Elevated particulate levels are forecast for the next couple of days and may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

CM Joe Carlucci pictured with Page Program participants Dilan Patel and Madelyn Knight following the certificate presentation on April 21, 2026 at the Land Use & Zoning Committee meeting in the City Council Chamber, Jacksonville, FL.

The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are issuing a burn ban effective immediately due to dangerous wildfire conditions across the region. The ban prohibits all open burning within the Duval County limits until further notice. Director/Fire Chief Percy Golden II is invoking his authority under Jacksonville Municipal Code Section 420.202(e) to prohibit all bonfires and open burning in Duval County effective immediately. Current weather conditions present an elevated risk to life and property.

CP Kevin Carrico pictured with Page Program participants Charles Minor and Kayliana Holmes following the certificate presentation on April 14, 2026 at the City Council meeting in the City Council Chamber, Jacksonville, FL.

A Fun-Filled Event for the Whole Family

The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will return to Downtown Jacksonville over Memorial Day weekend, May 21- 24, this year. With an impressive lineup of award-winning performers, the festival will bring music lovers from across the nation to Jacksonville. In light of all the exciting developments downtown and throughout the city, this year’s free jazz festival will be held at Ford on Bay, 288 E Bay Street. The Ford on Bay Stage, presented by Publix Super Markets, features free performances, with Premium Experiences presented by Jacksonville Aviation Authority.