Make A Scene Downtown May-December 2008

Be seen
making a scene
downtown at the following exciting events happening
this winter!

Light up the holidays at the
2008 Jacksonville Light Parade
Saturday, November 29
7 p.m., Downtown Riverfront
Official Website
Thanksgiving weekend wouldn't be complete without the Jacksonville Light Parade. Boats of every shape and size are imaginatively adorned with decorations that captivate senses and stimulate imaginations. Seafarers and landlubbers of all ages are sure to be dazzled by the area's largest lighted boat parade.
Click here for complete information.

Celebrate the holidays downtown with a variety of festive events during the holiday season!
Official Website
Events include the unveiling of holiday windows, The Jacksonville Light Parade, Happy Holidays in Hemming, Mayor's Holiday Festival for Seniors and live entertainment in the City Hall atrium.
Click here for complete information

Click here for a downtown holiday map.

Calling all downtown businesses! Do you want some some ideas on how you can dress up your business for the holidays? Call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail events@coj.net for more information.

Downtown On Tap
November 20 & 27, 5-8 p.m.
Downtown Jacksonville
Stop by your favorite downtown bars for drink specials, giveaways and more! Click here for a printable flyer.

Participating bars and partners

A: Burrito Gallery
More info
B: Cafe 331
More Info
D: The Ivy Ultra Bar More info
E: London Bridge English Pub & Eatery More info
F: Mark's Downtown More info
G: The Tobacco Shop More info
Click here for a printable flyer with specials and complete information.

Free parking during Downtown On Tap!
Jax Center Garage after 5 p.m.
Located on the corner of Bay St. and Ocean St.

Courthouse West Lot after 6 p.m.
Located behind the courthouse off Liberty St. and Coastline Dr.
Both parking areas are just a short walk to Downtown on Tap participating bars. Metered spaces are free after 6 p.m.

River Taxi Transportation
Take a River Taxi to the Liberty St. stop (near the Courthouse) for a short walk to the participating downtown watering holes from Bay St. to Adams St.
Fare:$3 one way
Click here for all water taxi stops, information on sunset cruises and more information.

November Calendar of Events
Printable November Calendar of Events (PDF)

Also, visit www.experiencejax.com for your one-stop resource for events in Jacksonville.

Make a scene downtown!

Visit www.myspace.com/makeascenedowntownjax and add us as a friend for photos, video, bulletin updates and more information on new events happening downtown this fall!

Downtown Merchants
Click here for more information on how your business can make a scene downtown!
For more information, call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail events@coj.net.

Volunteer Opportunities The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with upcoming events. Call (904) 630-3690 or e-mail events@coj.net for more information.

The Make A Scene Downtown Series
is presented by The City of Jacksonville.