Tickets, Hours and Directions

Hours of Operation

• Thursday, April 29
  9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Registered Field Trips only)
• Friday, April 30
  9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Registered Field Trips only)
  5 p.m. - 10 p.m. International Party
• Saturday, May 1: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sunday, May 2: Noon - 6 p.m.

Location
Metropolitan Park (Across from the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium)
1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Admission to Our World

• One-Day Ticket to the World: $5.00  
• Two-Day Pass: $7.00  
• International Party: FREE! 
  (Friday, May 1 from 5-9 p.m.)
• Children Three & Under: FREE

Discount Tickets

• $2.00 off admission with Military and Senior Citizen I.D.
• Friday, April 30: International Party (5-9 p.m.)
  FREE admission, beverage specials
• Sunday, May 2: Church Bulletin Day
  Bring your church bulletin for $2.00 off admission

Where can I purchase tickets?
Tickets will be on sale during Spring 2010 at the following locations:

• City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events (advance sales)
  City Hall at St. James
  117 W. Duval St., Suite 280
  Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  
• Local Multicultural Organizations
  
• Metropolitan Park Box Office (during festival hours only)
  Located on the beautiful St. Johns River, Metropolitan Park is in downtown Jacksonville, just minutes from I-95 across from the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. 
  1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.
  Jacksonville, Florida 32202
  Metropolitan Park information

What can I bring to Metropolitan Park?
A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase inside Metropolitan Park. 

Still cameras will be permitted at the World of Nations Celebration, however, camera cases will not be allowed in the park.

Other prohibited items include:

• Bags, backpacks or fanny packs larger than 8 ½" x 11"
• Camcorders or other video recording devices
• Coolers or picnic baskets
• Outside food or beverages
• Roller skates or roller blades
• Noise-makers (Horns or Whistles)
• Projectiles including balls or frisbees
• Poles or sticks
• Weapons or anything that could be construed as a weapon (including licensed guns)
• Signs or flags larger than 2' x 3'
• Bicycles, Pets or Umbrellas (Ponchos are permitted)

Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for general seating. Strollers, diaper bags, and chairs "in a bag" will be permitted, but are subject to search. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early, as the park will be closed if it reaches capacity.

Disclosures All guests are subject to search prior to entering the park . Any guest not willing to comply with search procedures will not be admitted. (If applicable, ticket costs will be refunded.) Guests may be detained if found with any item which may be of an illegal nature.

No provisions are made to check items at the gates. Items confiscated at entry will not be returned. Guests can return prohibited items to their vehicles or dispose of prior to entering the park. Park Management is not responsible for items left behind. Possession of prohibited items inside the park is grounds for ejection from the park and tickets (if applicable) will be forfeited. Park Management reserves the right to make the final decision on prohibited items.

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