Below is a listing of the many fun holiday events
held in downtown Jacksonville during the 2009 season. Keep checking this site for updates on holiday happenings.

Holiday Window Displays 2009
November 23-January 2
Downtown Jacksonville
In 2008, the City of Jacksonville revived a wonderful tradition in downtown Jacksonville with holiday window displays. Again this year, downtown storefront windows will come alive with festively-decorated holiday scenes created by local artists, designers and businesses. 

This year, the 2009 windows will be unveiled on Monday, November 23 at 5:30 p.m. Join Mayor John Peyton at the steps of City Hall St. James for a walking tour of window locations!
Click here for a printable holiday map! (PDF)

2008 Holiday Window Locations
(2009 photos coming after the unveiling!)

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 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. (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 Location 11 212 N. Laura St. Decorators: 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: Eola Capital Location 16 140 W. Monroe St. Ste. 200 Decorator: The Dalton Agency Location 17 303 North Laura St. Decorator: Main Library Location 18 225 North Laura St. Decorator: Chamblin Uptown

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Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks

November 27, 2009 | The Jacksonville Landing

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting ceremony, holiday entertainment and fireworks over the St. Johns River to culminate the beginning of the season.
» Call (904) 353-1188

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Jacksonville Light Parade

November 28, 2009 | Downtown Riverfront

Whether you're a seafarer or landlubber, you are sure to be dazzled by the annual Jacksonville Light Parade. The Light Parade has become a tradition for thousands of families and out-of-town guests who eagerly await the transformation of the St. Johns River. Boats of every shape and size are adorned with decorations that captivate senses and stimulate imaginations. This enchanted night is topped off by a fireworks display like no other, featuring the signature bridge "waterfalls." Admission is free.
» Official Website or call (904) 630-3690

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First Wednesday Art Walk
Holiday Festivities

December 2, 2009
Snyder Memorial Church and surrounding area

Celebrate the holidays during Art Walk with a free feature presentation of Elf starring Will Ferrell in the historic Snyder Memorial Church at 6:30 p.m. Also, enjoy free holiday carriage rides around downtown Jacksonville during Art Walk hours.
See the Elf trailer  
» Call (904) 630-3690 for more information.

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Mayor's Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens

December 5, 2009 | Prime Osborn Convention Center

Celebrate the holidays in style! Join the City of Jacksonville for dancing, dining and entertainment at the Mayor's Holiday Festival.
» Official Website or call (904) 630-3690

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Great Joy: A Soulful Holiday Celebration
December 4, 2009 | The Florida Theatre
The Jacksonville Mass Choir will be making a joyful noise at its annual holiday concert on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m at the Florida Theatre. JMAC will perform a range of holiday standards in the gospel, jazz and rhythm & blues traditions. From "Joy to the World" to the Temptations' "Silent Night," the Jacksonville Mass Choir plans to rock the house during this evening of non-stop holiday favorites.

Tickets
$10 per person (plus any applicable service charges) 
General admission. First-come, first-seated.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the following locations:
Florida Theatre Box Office (beginning Saturday, November 21)
128 E. Forsyth Street
(904) 355-2787
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events
117 West Duval Street, Suite 280
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(904) 630-3690

Jacksonville Mass Choir
(904) 504-2763
www.jacksonvillemasschoir.com



» Call (904) 630-3690 for more information.

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Santa Sightings 2009
You may see Santa himself making surprise visits all around downtown. You never know where you'll hear ho, ho, ho! 

Keep checking this site for locations!

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Holiday Entertainment at City Hall St. James

For more information on holiday events, call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail events@coj.net