JaxParks is excited about the summer as we bring back RecN'Roll!

In observance of Memorial Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021.

The City of Jacksonville’s Housing and Community Development Division continues to provide mortgage relief to assist individuals and families who have been affected by COVID-19. There is $2.25 million in federal funding still available.

For 40 years, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival has brought the community together to enjoy a multi-day music festival which returns this fall, September 29 - October 3. While the festival is free to attend, upgraded premium experiences are available for purchase and go on sale this Friday, with an exclusive Memorial Day weekend offer on VIP Full Festival Experience packages.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department invites community’s Gold Star Families, veterans, active duty military and patriotic citizens to lay wreaths at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall (1145 E. Adams St. – 32202) in honor of Jacksonville’s fallen heroes.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department invites the community’s Gold Star families, veterans, active duty military and patriotic citizens to lay wreaths to honor Jacksonville’s fallen heroes. Following the posting of the colors at 10 a.m., staff will be present to assist families lay wreaths for their loved ones. Free parking is available in lots M and N.

The Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program present a hiring event and grocery giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Edward Waters College (1658 Kings Rd. – 32209).

Join Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville to celebrate the first annual Emancipation Celebration Day, honoring the day Florida ended slavery. The inaugural event will take place on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at James Weldon Johnson Park and will help educate the community on the significance of this historic day.