Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the holidays
with a variety of festive events in downtown Jacksonville.
Holiday Window Unveiling
Friday, November 28, 5 p.m.
City Hall at St. James
Downtown Jacksonville
Printable Holiday Window Map
Window descriptions and artists (PDF)
The City of Jacksonville has revived a wonderful tradition in downtown Jacksonville with holiday window displays for the 2008 season. Downtown storefront windows come alive with festively-decorated holiday scenes created by local artists, designers and businesses.
The windows will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall at St. James by Mayor John Peyton. Displays can been seen on Laura, Adams, Hogan and Bay streets and will be on display from November 28 - January 2. Windows will be lit until 10 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends.
Bring your family for a stroll downtown to witness these amazing storefront creations. Then, make it an evening to remember by having dinner at one of the many delicious downtown restaurants and stick around for the Tree Lighting at the Jacksonville Landing at 7 p.m.
Printable Holiday Window Map
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Location 1
City Hall at St. James
Decorator: PRI Productions
Theme: Holiday Expressions
Window provided by:
City of Jacksonville
Location 2
W. Monroe St.
(above Hemming Plaza Jewelers, facing Hemming Plaza)
Decorator: Tiffany Arteaga McGuire
2nd floor window theme: Ornament Me
3rd floor window theme:
Do Not Open Until Absolutely Christmas Day
Window provided by: Hemming Plaza Jewelers and General Real Estate Services Inc.
Location 3
229 N. Hogan St.
Decorator: Jax Party Planners
Theme: Beach Christmas
Window provided by: General Real Estate Services Inc.
Location 4
201 N. Hogan St.
Decorator: St. Johns Riverkeeper
Theme: The Holidays on My St. Johns River
Window provided by: Hogan Street Partners
Location 5
201 N. Hogan St.
Decorators: Faith McGee and Narooz Soliman
Theme: Icon for the Holidays
Window provided by: Hogan Street Partners
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Location 6
201 N. Hogan St.
Decorator: Emily Moody-Edgecombe
Theme: Fantasy Fashion
Window provided by: Hogan Street Partners
Location 7
201 N. Hogan St.
Decorator: Christy Lynn Jackson
Theme: Teddy Bears Love Christmas, too!
Window provided by: Hogan Street Partners
Location 8
Downtown Vision Inc. (the corner of Hogan St. and Adams St.)
Artist: Karen Rasmussen
Theme: A Holiday Vision Downtown
Window provided by: Downtown Vision Inc.
Location 9
113 W. Adams St. (next to Chew Restaurant)
Decorator: Bartram Trail High School National Art Honor Society
Theme: Florida Winter Wonderland
Window provided by: W.A. Knight Building Development
Location 10
120 W. Adams St.
Decorator: Brunet-Garcia Multicultural Advertising and Public Relations
Theme: Brillante Navidad
Window provided by: Addison Commercial Real Estate
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Location 11
212 N. Laura St.
Artists: Joanelle Mulrain and Stephen Floyd
Theme: Sparklin' Sligh
Window provided by: Taurus Management Services
Location 12
210 N. Laura St.
Decorator: Mugwump Productions
Theme: Peace on Earth
Window provided by: Taurus Management Services
Location 13
45 W. Bay St.
Decorator: Brian Walsh
Theme: Winter- "Past to Presents"
Window provided by: The Daniel James Salon
Location 14
Modis Building (corner of Laura St. and Bay St.)
Decorator: Chandler Murray
Theme: Do You See What I See?
Window provided by: Eola Capital
Location 15
Modis Building (Bay St.)
Decorator: Marianne Whittaker
Theme: Winter Splendor
Window provided by:
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Click here for a downtown holiday map.For more information on the holiday window displays, call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail
events@coj.net.
Jacksonville Light ParadeNovember 29
7 p.m.
Downtown Riverfront
(Northbank and Southbank)
Official WebsiteDon't miss this sparking cavalcade of holiday spirit as decorated boats parade down the riverfront. A spectacular fireworks show follows the parade. Free admission.
For complete information, visit
www.jaxlightparade.com.
Mayor's Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens
Saturday, December 6
2 -5 p.m., Dinner served at 3:30 p.m.
Prime Osborn Convention CenterActivities include greeting from Mayor Peyton, live entertainment by Prism, appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, Traditional holiday dinner, door prizes and more.
Click here for a printable flyer (PDF)Tickets are $5 per person (ages 60 and older)
Space is limited so purchase your tickets today at the following locations:
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Mary Singleton Center
150 East 1st Street
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City Hall at St. James
117 W. Duval St., Ste 280
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For group transportation (15 or more) from Senior Centers and residences, call (904) 630-7392. Deadline for transportation is November 19. For more information on Holiday Festival and other senior events happening throughout the year, call (904) 630-7392 or visit our website.
Happy Holidays
in Hemming!
December 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hemming Plaza
Free admissionThe ultimate holiday event for your family! Have a fun-filled day of interactive holiday games and activities including:
Santa Sightings
Where have you see Santa downtown? E-mail events@coj.net to let us know!
Be on the look out for Santa himself making surprise visits all around downtown. You never know where you'll hear ho, ho, ho!
Holiday Entertainment
at City Hall St. James
December 15-23
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
City Hall at St. James Atrium Visit the historic City Hall at St. James to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays from various local organizations. Free admission. For more information, call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail
events@coj.net.
Monday, December 15LaVilla School of the Arts, 11:30 am. - 12:45 p.m.
Tamara Hollaway Dance, 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16
U.S. Navy Holiday Brass Band, 11:30 a.m. - noon
Ritz Voices, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17Raines High School Chorus, 11:30 a.m. - noon
University Christian School Band, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Taylor Crystal Bells, 1 -1:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 18Baldwin High School Chorus, 11:30 a.m.. - noon
Trinity Baptist Academy Chorus, 12:15 -1:30 p.m.
Friday, December 19
Legacy Dance Academy, 11:30 a.m. - noon
First Coast High School Chorus, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Ritz Voices, 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Monday, December 22100 Youth Voices, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Whitney Prichard, 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 23Bartram Trail Chorus, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
World of Dance, 1-1:30 p.m.
These events are part of the
Make A Scene Downtown event series.
Click here for a downtown holiday map.
