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11 Apr

Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees

Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees Four new members join park…

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More than 20 public and nonprofit organizations wi

More than 20 public and nonprofit organizations will join together to commemorate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day at @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark on Friday, April 26th from 10 am to 2 pm. This event is again hosted by the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board and JEA, with support from the @CityofJax and the @KeepJaxBeautiful Commission. We all hope that you will join us to learn about protecting the environment, conservation, reducing energy and water use and preventing pollution. Along with the organizations, James Weldon Johnson Park offers local entertainment and several food trucks for lunch options. We look forward to seeing you there!

Also - save the date! Monday, April 22nd is the 54th anniversary of Earth Day and you are invited to join Mayor Deegan in an Earth Day Clean-up along Hogans Creek from 10 am to 12 noon. There will be three locations to join in and volunteer.

#EarthDay #EarthDay2024

Councilwoman @JucobyPittman, @RitzJax, and the @Ci

Councilwoman @JucobyPittman, @RitzJax, and the @CityofJax are excited to announce the fourth annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration taking place in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark. The festival will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, to educate the community about the historical significance of Florida’s observed Emancipation Day. Cities like Jacksonville in the State of Florida are acknowledging this special day of freedom.

Headlining this year’s festival will be @TheKatzDownstairz, a Soul & R&B Vibe from Jacksonville. Councilman Rahman Johnson (@RahmanJ) will host the event. Other great local performers include @MrAlPete, Taryn “@iamLoveReigns” Warwood, and Mal Jones (@MalsMind). In addition, Jacksonville’s Emancipation Celebration will feature local African American food trucks and vendors and fun activities for the kids. The festival will begin at 4 p.m. and close out at 8 p.m. at @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark.

Save the date and RSVP at the link in our bio to stay updated on all the event details!

Join us today in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark from 12pm

Join us today in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark from 12pm to 1pm (during lunchtime) for Poetry in the Park, presented by @HopeatHandInc 💛

This week's Featured Artist: Rashad Hawkins

Visit the link in our bio to check out the full Jax Poetry Fest schedule.

In this week's blog, meet Randy Britt! Giving him

In this week's blog, meet Randy Britt! Giving him a special thank you for all that he does for our park! Check out his background Q&A with the link in our bio! #JWJParkblog

Poetry Month Continues at JWJ Park 💛 Stay conne

Poetry Month Continues at JWJ Park 💛 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feed for any changes!

TODAY!! @UnitedWayNEFL and @OfficialCSX present “Uniting For Tomorrow: A Community Concert Celebration” to celebrate United Way’s first century of impact in Northeast Florida.
This free event features local bands and performers, with fun activities for everyone! Jacksonville Jaguars will host a Kid's Zone, there will be a Volunteer and Partner Showcase, a virtual scavenger hunt for prizes and more. There will also be anniversary swag for sale! See you all there!
Learn more and RSVP: UnitedWayNEFL.org/100Concert (link in bio)

Tomorrow, April 13th, @UnitedWayNEFL and @Official

Tomorrow, April 13th, @UnitedWayNEFL and @OfficialCSX present “Uniting For Tomorrow: A Community Concert Celebration” to celebrate United Way’s first century of impact in Northeast Florida.

Free and open to the public, this event will take place in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark (which was the location of the first-ever United Way rally in April 1924), and feature local bands and performers; a Jacksonville Jaguars Kids Zone of activities for families; a Volunteer and Partner Showcase; food, drinks, and anniversary swag for sale; a virtual scavenger hunt for prizes; and more.

Learn more and RSVP: UnitedWayNEFL.org/100Concert (link in bio)

Art in The Park was a blast! Thank you to @UnderSi

Art in The Park was a blast! Thank you to @UnderSiege360 for this amazing Art in The Park footage! Check out this short video from this year's @ArtInTheParkJax event!

#ArtInThePark #ArtInTheParkJax #JamesWeldonJohnsonPark

Join us April 13th 4-8 for a community concert cel

Join us April 13th 4-8 for a community concert celebration hosted by @UnitedWayNEFL 💃 Celebrating 100 years of impact with family fun activities, food, and live music featuring @MamaBlueSings, John Lumpkin & The Covenant, and @TheKatzDownstairz! Check out the link in our bio for more information!

Today is the Solar Eclipse Party! Starting at 1:30

Today is the Solar Eclipse Party! Starting at 1:30, join us in the James Weldon Johnson Park as we watch the partial solar eclipse! There will be live music, a beer garden, and more! Solar Eclipse glasses and mystery prize packs will be available for a minimum donation of $25. Presented by @folioweekly and friends of @jamesweldonjohnsonpark

This Week: The Eclipse, Thriving Thursdays, and Un

This Week: The Eclipse, Thriving Thursdays, and United Way's 100th! ❤️💛 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feed for any changes!

Join @PerformersJax for Truth & Proof Youth Open M

Join @PerformersJax for Truth & Proof Youth Open Mic, a platform where young voices shine, every 1st Saturday (through May 2024) at @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark for an event filled with inspiration, creativity, and the power of youth voices!

Your support matters. Together, let’s amplify the voices of our youth and make a positive impact.

Visit Linktr.ee/JaxTPA for more info! (link in bio)

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