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#DTJax Weekly Update: May 4-10, 2021

Instagram of the Week

We can’t wait to welcome ya’ll back to #DTJax for football season! Speaking of, season tickets are on sale now. Incredible view captured by @shutter_styles.

Use the hashtag #DTJax for a chance to be featured.


New and Noteworthy

Broadway in #DTJax 

Don’t miss out when Broadway returns to Downtown Jacksonville, including Dear Evan Hansen, Come From Away and more! Subscribe to the Broadway in Jacksonville five-show season package from FSCJ Artist Series, starting at $220. Learn more.

Summer Movie Series

Every Sunday this Summer, the Florida Theatre will be bringing classic favorites to the big screen, and every film in the series is celebrating its 26th Anniversary. From Toy Story to Clueless, there’s a movie for everyone! Learn more.

Military Appreciation Day

Save the date! MOSH and VyStar Credit Union are celebrating Veterans, Active Duty personal and their families with free general admission on May 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with valid ID. Learn more.

Something Sweet For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 9th and Peterbrooke is the perfect spot to shop for the lovely lady in your life. Shop online or in store at 100 W. Bay Street, on the VyStar campus.


Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union

Huge thank you to everyone who attended the concert series, and to our incredible sponsors and partners for making it all possible. We had an amazing time bringing live music to Downtown’s beautiful Riverfront Plaza.


Give the Gift of the Downtown Experience

Check out the #DTJax e-Gift Card – good at 30 of your favorite #DTJax businesses and counting! Purchase for friends, family or colleagues and invite them to enjoy the best in Downtown dining, shopping and entertainment.

These digital gift cards can be purchased at dtjaxegiftcard.com, anytime, anywhere and for any amount between $5 and $250. They can be used multiple times at multiple participating locations and the balance is always available on your smartphone.


Upcoming #DTJax Events

Cajun Fest with Flow Tribe
May 8 from 4-10 p.m.
James Weldon Johnson Park

Cajun Fest will feature the best in New Orleans style food and music. Food trucks such as The Gumbo Man and more will feature Cajun and Creole dishes such as shrimp and grits, crab boil and beignets. Music will include Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton, Let’s Ride Brass Band and Flow Tribe.

Jacksonville Home & Garden Show
May 8-9, 2021
Jacksonville Fairgrounds

Held at the air conditioned Jacksonville Fairgrounds Expo Center, the Home & Garden Show will connect you to the area’s leading remodelers, builders, and design professionals.

James Weldon Johnson Park

Don’t miss out on all of the events going on in the park this month!
View the schedule!

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.

Visit our Events Calendar to see more local events.


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