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List of attractions and events in Jacksonville, Florida facts for kids

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The city of Jacksonville, Florida and the Jacksonville metropolitan area host numerous events year-round. This listing includes the most notable of those events.

Annual events

Most events are coordinated through the City of Jacksonville, department of Recreation and Community Services.

January

  • Gator Bowl

February

  • Mardi Gras Jax

March

April

May

July

  • Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

[Jax Community and Family Awareness Expo ! http:// www.beaucoreevents.com]

October

November

  • Planetfest

Event facilities

City owned

The city contracts with a company to manage and operate:

Each entity that rents the venue is responsible for the event's operations:

Privately owned

Historic homes

  • Epping Forest
  • Henry John Klutho House
  • Lane-Towers House
  • Napoleon Bonaparte Broward House

Museums

Outdoor attractions

Parks

Jacksonville operates the largest urban park system in the United States, providing facilities and services at more than 337 locations on more than 80,000 acres (320 km2) located throughout the city. Several are located on the St. Johns River or have beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, such as Hanna Park. In addition to municipal parks, there are ten state parks and five national facilities in the area.

State

National

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