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Jacksonville Events
Sports
Jacksonville Kennel Club
186 Pecan Park Road
Greyhound racing.
Alltel Stadium
Alltel Stadium also continues to host the annual NCAA University of Florida vs. University of Georgia, and Gator Bowl football games. Alltel Stadium seats 73,000, but additional temporary seats are added behind the South End Zone - expanding the capacity from 73,000 to well over 80,000 - for the annual Florida-Georgia game.
Theaters
Alhambra Dinner Theatre
The Alhambra has been performing professional, Broadway style musicals and comedies in Jacksonville for more than 30 years. The intimate 400 seat theatre offers a wonderful dinner buffet with a full selection of beverages.
The Florida Theatre
128 East Forsyth Street
Jacksonville, FL
From ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country and blues, the Florida Theatre offers 200 cultural and entertainment events annually for every taste and age.
Events
January
Toyota Gator Bowl Classic
(800) 374-BOWL toll-free
(904) 632-2080 fax
The Gator Bowl Association, a non-profit organization hosts Toyota Gator Bowl at Alltel Stadium on January 1 each year.
February
Ritz Voices Black History Jazz Concert
February
Enjoy the sounds of the Ritz Voices and celebrate Black History Month. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville. Call 904-632-5555.
March
Monster Truck Show
Early March
Experience the excitement of the U.S. Hot Rod Superbowl of Motorsports. ALLTEL Stadium, 1 Stadium Place, Jacksonville.
Call 630-3900.
April
Springing the Blues Festival
Early April
Nationally recognized blues festival featuring blues performers, great BBQ and seafood, childrens'games and rides. Arts and Crafts Show. Sea Walk Pavillion, Jacksonville Beach, Call 904-247-6100.
May
Annual Shrimp Festival
Early May
The shrimp festival is the largest event of the year on Amelia Island, attracts about 150,000 people during the weekend. The festival is rated as one of the best in Florida and one of the top 20 events in the southeast region of the U.S. Features shrimp, live music, and arts & crafts, antiques, etc., Call 1-800-226-3542.
June
Jacksonville Suns all month: Call for schedule
June 1
3:05pm, The Baseball Park
201 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd.,
Jacksonville. Call 904-358-2846.
July
Freedom, FanFare and Fireworks
July 4
Metropolitan Park,
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.,
Jacksonville. Call 904-630-3690
Liberty Fest: an Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Help celebrate America's Birthday. The festival area will be the spot for entertainment, food music children's, activities, skydivers,and fireworks.Sea Walk Pavillion, Jacksonville Beach. Call
904-247-1651.
September
Remembrance Ceremony
September 11
A ceremony for the victims and their families,heroes of the tragedies of September 11, 2001. 7:30pm Sea Walk Pavillion,J acksonville Beach,Call 904-249-3972
November
Veteran's Day Parade
November 11
Call 904-630-3690
Jacksonville Light Parade
November 29
call for more information 904-630-3690
December 31
Annual New Year's Eve Celebration call for more information 904-630-3690
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