Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! ❤️ "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
From his 1963 book, Strength to Love

Today we remember an iconic man who fought for justice and equality, and who changed all of our lives and the landscape of our country. Thank you Dr. King!

Attend the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Presented by Ron Sholes P.A.! Parade begins at Daily’s Place Amphitheater on Bay Street and will continue on until its conclusion at the beginning of Johnson Street at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, from 10 AM – 1 PM.

Join Ritz Theatre and Museum and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens for a special event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission for all.

Enjoy art-making activities, live music, demonstrations by artists, and complimentary trolley transportation between the Cummer Museum and the Ritz Theatre and Museum. Ecumenical Prayers for Peace, coordinated with OneJax, will be held at 3 p.m. at both locations. ...

We are obsessed with @manifestdistilling's cat Ginny and we don't care who knows it!!! Oh, also they have yummy spirits of all different varieties and do really cool events and stuff. But GINNY though! She is the real MVP. 😍 😍 Stop by for a tasting and toast to our furry friend! #manifestdistilling #distillerycats #whiskeyguardian ...

@vagabondcoffeeco's bodega in #DTJax has delicious coffee and very adorable customers. Also, snag some snacks to get over your mid day slump and baked goods for your "Eat More Local Baked Goods in 2020" New Year's resolution. 👏 cuteness via: @nickandbethany @artdarlingjax #followthevagabond #ilovejax #jaxcoffee ...

It's that time of year again! Our 5th Annual #DTJax Gala: Feeling Ritzy is on the horizon! Grab your tickets and join the fun! Visit DTJaxGala.com 🌟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When: Friday Feb. 28th @ 6:30PM
Where: One Enterprise Center

We invite you to a night of live jazz performers, swing dancers and an interactive exhibit from our friends at the Ritz Theatre and Museum @ritzjax. Enjoy food and drink from our favorite Downtown establishments, a silent auction, photo booth, and for our sponsors, a VIP lounge with a private Bubbly Bar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨ Dress Code: 1920s Glam 💫 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Proceeds from the #DTJax Gala benefit the Lively and Beautiful Sidewalks (LABS) placemaking program to turn passive spaces into active public places. LABS is based on four principles: create walkable connectivity, activate the streetscape, enhance public space and engage the community. ...

Really dang talented photographer @christinakarst showcasing the beauty of @floridatheatre in her work! We love how many photo worthy landmarks we have here in #DTJax 📸 🎭 #ilovejax #floridatheatre #downtownjacksonville #dtjaxwedding ...

We are loving this long exposure by @mike.liddell! It is so cool seeing how many creative photographers find inspiration in our city's buildings, bridges and landmarks. Keep tagging us and we'll keep sharing! #DTJax & @DTJax 📸 ...

#DTJax is THE best place to grab a beer in the universe. We may be like a teensy tiny little bit biased though 🤷‍♂️ Stop in to @intuition_ale_works for a cold one, killer ambiance and @mojoqueandbrew! @hops_and_charlie showing you how the Intuition photo game is done. 🤙 #ilovejax #jaxisrad #intuitionaleworks #gowithyourintuition #beersofjax ...

We highly recommend tying the knot in #DTJax! @alannababyy33 and her boo celebrated at the lovely @hyattjaxx! Amazing photo of their sparkler exit by @compassweddingco 📸 #ilovejax #dtjaxwedding #downtownjacksonville #hyattjaxwedding ...

Have you stopped into #thesocial at @sweetpetescandy yet? It's a room on the third floor dedicated to getting that perfect IG photo. We think @misslady_k17 nailed it with this rad photo under the neon 'Stay Sweet' sign! 📸 🍬 #DTJax #ilovejax #jaxisrad #visitjax ...