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#DTJax Weekly Update: June 21-27, 2022

Instagram of the Week

It’s officially summertime in #DTJax! With so many sunny skies ahead, there’s no better time than now to grab your pup and head for a stroll on the riverwalk to view our beautiful city. We love this shot by @finley.the.corg!

Use the hashtag #DTJax for a chance to be featured as the next Instagram of the Week.


New and Noteworthy

Fourth of July
Concert & Fireworks

We’re less than two weeks away from the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Don’t miss the free concert, food trucks, bars and more at Riverfront Plaza, and watch fireworks from five locations throughout the city.  Learn More.

Broadway Season in #DTJax

FSCJ Artist Series just announced the lineup for the 2022-2023 Broadway Season. From Aladdin to Mean Girls, there is a show for everyone. Season tickets are now on sale. Learn More.

Downtown Quarterly Clean-Up

Lend a hand and help beautify Downtown Jacksonville. Join Downtown Vision and the Downtown Dwellers on July 9 from 9-11 a.m. to help clean up the Brooklyn neighborhood. Learn More.

YMCA Mid-Day Art Camp

Registration for mid-day art camp at the Winston Family YMCA is now open. During the week of July 18-22, children ages 5-11 will be able to explore their creativity while making new friends. Learn More and Register.


Upcoming #DTJax Events

Jumbo Shrimp Home Games
June 21-26 
121 FCU Ballpark

Looking to catch a game? The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have Home games all week long. Learn More and View the Game Times.

Andy Grammer
June 22 at 8 p.m.
The Florida Theatre

Don’t miss Andy Grammer in concert this Wednesday at the Florida Theatre. Andy Grammer is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine by Me”. 

Pop Up Market
June 25 at 1 to 4 p.m.
Ruby Beach Brewing

Mark your calendars for June 25th! Grab a beer, enjoy live music and shop with local artists and vendors at the Pop Up Market.

Riverside Arts Market

Every Saturday, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, enjoy a beautiful outdoor market. Shop local produce, handmade goods and dine at your favorite food trucks.
Check out this week’s line-up!

James Weldon Johnson Park

Don’t miss out on all of the events going on in the park this month, including lunchtime musical performances and weekend festivals! View the schedule.

See More Events




Get Involved

Activating Jacksonville’s Riverfront

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is helping to convene a series of conversations about how best to activate our city’s downtown waterfront for the benefit of all of our residents and visitors. Visit their page to learn more.

1st Downtown Jacksonville: The Future of the Shipyards 

1st DownTown Jacksonville is a platform created to help communicate, advocate and unite supporters who share the same passion for Downtown. Check out their website to learn about plans for The Shipyards, a path toward the Stadium of the Future and community investment by the Jaguars and Iguana Investments.


Updates from Downtown Vision

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