The Jacksonville Sister Cities Association will sponsor a local contribution to the worldwide musical concerts held each year on September 11 to advance a more peaceful and harmonious Earth.
The City of Jacksonville, PRI Productions and the Jacksonville Jaguars are proud to present the TealTown Downtown Block Party, to take place on Bay Street on Sept. 9, 2011. The street festival, which spans from Liberty to Market streets, begins at 6 p.m. and will celebrate the first regular season game against the Tennessee Titans to be played on Sunday, Sept. 11 at EverBank Field.
Join the City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Human Rights Commission, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and OneJax for a moving ceremony.
The City of Jacksonville is proud to celebrate the Jacksonville Sharks as the winner of the ArenaBowl XXIV World Championship. A team presentation by Mayor Alvin Brown will kick off the festivities at City Hall at St. James at 5 p.m.
The Jacksonville Sister Cities Association will host the inaugural "World Cup Soccer Tournament" featuring local teams representing the countries where Jacksonville has partnerned with Sister Cities at Hodges Field at the Bolles School during the last week in July.
Happy Birthday, America! This star-spangled celebration features the First Coast's most spectacular 4th of July fireworks display over the St. Johns River. You have to see it to believe it!
All interested persons are invited to the installation ceremony of the Jacksonville City Council Officers and Members honoring President-Designate Stephen C. Joost and Vice President-Designate William H. Bishop III, along with Tax Collector-Elect Michael Corrigan.
A Make a Wish Dedication Ceremony, photos by the fountain, children's activities and entertainment will be part of this special event.
"Read It Forward Jax" is a reading initiative aimed at raising the literacy rate for students throughout Duval County. The project involves partnerships between the Duval County School Board, the City of Jacksonville and business and community leaders to help teach Jacksonville's children about the importance of reading.
Join us as we honor the local heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The ceremony includes keynote speakers, presentation of colors, family tributes, a wreath presentation and performances.