JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the page on the calendar has now turned over to September, two things are certain: football, both college and the NFL, is back, and the beloved unofficial, federal holiday many Jacksonvillians celebrate, '904 Day,' has also arrived!
The city of Jacksonville and Mayor Donna Deegan issued a proclamation for 904 Day on Sept. 4, 2023, as the day encourages people to support local businesses, organizations, destinations and experiences, all while paying homage to the 904 area code which serves the Jacksonville area.
"We've got a lot of things coming down the pipeline that I think makes it a really exciting time to be in Jacksonville," said Andrea Mestdagh, visitjacksonville.com's senior marketing communications manager. "With all of the riverfront development downtown, we've got some great new restaurants out at the beaches. There's a lot of things happening within our neighborhoods. It's just a really exciting time for Jacksonville who maybe might have been overlooked a little in the past compared to some other larger cities in Florida."
Mestdagh adds that there's been more people visiting and moving to the River City, making now an ideal time to learn how they can get involved in their neighborhood.
"It's the opportunity to visit different places," said Mestdagh. "But then, if you also just want to get out and explore because you just moved here, it's a great way to quickly visit a lot of different places to see the different things that we do have to offer."
The following list below is 10 events happening in Jacksonville that you can partake in to help celebrate 904 Day!
First Wednesday Art Walk
- Vendors, food trucks, 'MyGym Kids Zone,' music, 904 trivia, more
- Location: James Weldon Johnson Park - 135 West Monroe St.
- Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Click here for more information
Urban Hike in Historic Durkeeville
- Tour hosted by NE Florida Sierra Club, Councilman Jimmy Peluso
- Tour starts at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church (2503 Myrtle Ave. North) and ends at Emmet Reed Park (1093 West 6th St.)
- Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Click here for more information
904 Day Silent Disco on Navy Pier
- Dancing, food, drinks, more
- Location: USS Orleck Naval Museum - 610 East Bay St.
- Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Click here for more information
#BuyChamberMarket
- Vendors, food, drinks
- Location: JAX Chamber parking lot - 3 Independent Dr.
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Click here for more information
Good Vibez Only Open Mic
- Karaoke, food, drinks
- Location: Indulgence Southern Bistro - 315 West Forsyth St.
- Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Click here for more information
904 Day Treasure Hunt
- Treasure hunt will allow you to "discover hidden art, prizes, and merchandise scattered across Jacksonville."
- Location: Bespoke House - 4624 Park St.
- Time: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Click here for more information
Sporting JAX Signing Day
- Meet-and-greet, food, drinks
- Location: Sporting JAX Office - 14797 Philips Hwy. (Suite 103)
- Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Click here for more information
Dream-Time's Extended Opening Reception
- Art show
- Location: 112 East Adams St.
- Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Click here for more information
Mural Ceremony: Celebrating Unity and Diversity in Jax
- Mural to be unveiled to show symbolize the "importance of unity and understanding following the racially motivated shooting in New Town"
- Location: 8 Independent Dr.
- Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Click here for more information
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Sea Glass Wind Chime Class
- Sip & sketch
- Location: 11 East Forsyth St.
- Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Click here for more information