Events held in Jacksonville unless indicated otherwise.

JANUARY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Annual celebration of the civil rights leader’s life;
Jacksonville; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm

FEBRUARY

Black History Month Celebration
Annual celebration of Black culture throughout the community; Jacksonville; http://www.jaxcvb.com

Black History Day Celebration
Celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans by participating in this day filled with cultural programs, art displays, group performances, and more;  The Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville; http://www.jaxcvb.com

MARCH

The Great Atlantic Seafood Festival
Featuring Florida’s finest seafood, music, arts and crafts; Sea Walk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach; http://www.jaxcvb.com

APRIL

Springing the Blues Festival
Featuring blues performers, great BBQ, seafood, children's activities, arts and crafts; Jacksonville Beach; http://www.jaxcvb.com

MAY

World of Nations Celebration
As you travel throughout the park., you will see over 30 countries represented where you'll sample food, listen to music, shop crafts and more; Metropolitan Park; http://www.jaxcvb.com

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
You don't want to miss this 45th annual festival in historic Fernandina Beach - the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry; featuring over 300 juried fine arts and crafts booths, regional and local music acts, antiques, food booths, games, face painting, rock climbing wall, and of course Shrimp and Seafood Dishes; Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach; http://www.jaxcvb.com
 
Kuumba Festival
Memorial Day Weekend; Festival highlights include the King and Queen Parade, juried art show, food and music; Jacksonville; http://www.kuumbafestival.org

Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Experience the tradition of Jacksonville Jazz with a variety of jazz genres and more; Metropolitan Park; http://www.visitjacksonville.com/jazzfestival

Jacksonville Film Festival
Featuring over 60 films throughout downtown Jacksonville; http://www.jacksonvillefilmfestival.com

JUNE

Juneteenth Celebration
Celebration of African American culture; Jacksonville; http://www.juneteenth.com

JULY

Freedom Fanfare and Fireworks
Spectacular display of fireworks; MetroPark; http://www.jaxcvb.com

SEPTEMBER

Springfield Jazz and Heritage Festival
Annual festival includes local artists performing R&B, jazz and gospel music; Jacksonville; http://www.jaxcvb.com

Caribbean Carnival
Showcases the best of the Caribbean-American community with performing arts, art exhibits, a parade of bands, Caribbean cuisine vendors, and music; Jacksonville; http://www.jaxcvb.com

NOVEMBER

Lincolnville Festival
Celebrated since 1980, this festival draws a huge throng of participants to the historically Black Lincolnville district in St Augustine; http://thestjohnssun.com

DECEMBER

Kwanzaa
Celebration of African American culture; Jacksonville; http://soulofamerica.com/kwanzaa-celebrations.phtml