This free, family-friendly event will include several festive activities that stretch across the north and south banks of Downtown Jacksonville, including:

• Christmas Tree Lighting at Riverfront Plaza, sponsored by Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram:
  • Attendees can get a first look at the newly renovated Riverfront Plaza (Phase 1)
  • Watch the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Mayor Donna Deegan, WJXT’s Rance Adams, and other special guests
  • Performances from:
    • Alhambra Theatre’s “ELF the Musical”
    • Scott Jones School of Dance
    • SK8hers Inc.
  • Snacks, hot cocoa and adult beverages available courtesy of Friends of JWJ Park
  • Food trucks, face painting and fun for the whole family
  • 5:00 PM: Performances Begin
  • 6:15 PM: Tree Lighting
• Light Boat Parade: A fleet of decorated boats—from small vessels to grand yachts—will take to the St. Johns River for the annual parade.
  • Boater Registration open through November 20
  • Route:
    • Begins at the west end of the Shipyards
    • Travels along the Northbank
    • Turns south just before the Acosta Bridge
    • Continues east along the Southbank
  • 6:30 PM: Parade Begins
• Fireworks Display, sponsored by Bank of America:
  • Awe-inspiring fireworks finale featuring the beloved “waterfall” effect off both the Main Street and Acosta bridges
  • More details available at: Light Boat Parade & Fireworks
  • 8:00 PM (approx.): Fireworks begin
• Friendship Fountain Activities: View the Light Boat Parade and Fireworks while enjoying:
  • Debut of the holiday lights and music show at the Fountain
  • Silent Disco with a holiday music channel
  • Food trucks and beverage bar
  • 6:00 PM: Programming Starts
  • 6:00–9:00 PM: Silent Disco
    • Free headphone rental for kids 17 & under with paying adult
    • Adults: $10
• JAX Artist Walk on Ice:
  • Ice skating (reservations strongly recommended at jaxonice.com)
  • Holiday market
  • 10:00 AM–10:00 PM: Skating
  • 2:00–8:00 PM: Holiday Market

About the City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment

The City of Jacksonville 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 yearly, making Northeast Florida a premier destination with rich tradition and world-class hospitality. For more information, visit events.jacksonville.gov.