Jacksonville City of Festivals; credit Visit Jacksonville
Jacksonville Events
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, FL; http://www.jacksonvillefilmfestival.com
JUNE
Juneteenth Celebration
Celebration of African American culture; Jacksonville, FL; http://www.juneteenth.com
JULY
Freedom Fanfare and Fireworks
Spectacular display of fireworks, MetroPark, Jacksonville, FL; http://www.jaxcvb.com
SEPTEMBER
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, FL; 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, FL; http://thestjohnssun.com
DECEMBER
Kwanzaa
Celebration of African American culture; Jacksonville; https://soulofamerica.com/events/kwanzaa-celebrations/
