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28 Dec

Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park Presents a Festival to Celebrate Duval’s Hip Hop Culture

On Saturday, February 19, 2022, join Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park for JWJ’s Hip Hop Festival: Lifting…

22 Sep

The Highly Groovable Sounds of Joslyn & The Sweet Compression

For years, friends and coworkers—and pretty much anyone who ever heard Joslyn Hampton sing—would ask why she was…

01 Jul

PRESS RELEASE – Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park Announces Sweet September

JACKSONVILLE, FL Watch Candyland come to life in James Weldon Johnson Park at this new FREE, family-friendly festival…

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Artwalk is tomorrow! Check out this segment on Fir

Artwalk is tomorrow! Check out this segment on First Coast Connect with host Anne Schindler and our very own Executive Director, Liz McCoy! In this segment, they talk about the Tree Lighting Ceremony happening during tomorrow's Artwalk! Get the details about special guests, performances, and the time of the tree lighting with the link in the bio!

Snyder Memorial will have pictures with Santa, thi

Snyder Memorial will have pictures with Santa, this Wednesday, December 4th, during Artwalk! We will see those beautiful smiles there!

This week is the Holiday Artwalk, where we will li

This week is the Holiday Artwalk, where we will light up @CityofJax Christmas Tree! As we roll into December, check out this week's blog with 10 Fun Facts about this year's festivities!

Click the link in our bio to learn more!

The Holiday ArtWalk at JWJ Park is HERE! 🎄 Stay

The Holiday ArtWalk at JWJ Park is HERE! 🎄 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feed for any changes!

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Today is the last day to cast your nominations for

Today is the last day to cast your nominations for @FolioWeekly's Best of Jax! Be sure to nominate @ArtinTheParkJax for Best Art Festival, Brew & BBQ for Best Food Festival, and @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark for Best Public Park.

Don't walk - RUN to the link in our bio to cast your nominations for this year's Best of Jax!

It's Food Truck Friday! This week, dive into this

It's Food Truck Friday! This week, dive into this Creole-Cajun cuisine from @AMouthfulJax! Delicious, mouthwatering food that will have you coming back for more! Follow @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark to see the next time A Mouthful Jax will be back in the park!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to all of you an

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to all of you and yours - May your holiday gatherings be stuffed with happiness and love!

All Park activities are paused from Thursday, November 28th - Friday, November 29th. Activities will resume on Monday, December 2nd.

#HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving

We are officially one week out from ArtWalk! Decem

We are officially one week out from ArtWalk! December's ArtWalk is a night you don't want to miss! ✨ With @RanceAdamsMedia in the Holiday Lounge in @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark; @IamLoveReigns and @AceWinn3127 in Snyder Memorial; PLUS @CityofJax's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! 🎄

This magical night will be surrounded by holiday spirit you do NOT want to miss. See you all from 5-9 PM! Follow us for more details! 💫

Sponsored by @jaxcjdrwestside, @JaxcjdrArlington, @JaxcjdrBaymeadows. Thank You!

This Thanksgiving JWJPark is Grateful For You, Fri

This Thanksgiving JWJPark is Grateful For You, Friends! 🦃🧡 Stay connected to our socials for updates, check out our weekly lunch and live music schedule, and watch our feed for any changes!

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Nominate Brew & BBQ in @FolioWeekly's Best of Food

Nominate Brew & BBQ in @FolioWeekly's Best of Food Festivals! Click the link here to nominate:
https://tinyurl.com/folioweeklybestof

Nominate @ArtInTheParkJax in @FolioWeekly's Best o

Nominate @ArtInTheParkJax in @FolioWeekly's Best of Art Festivals! Click the link here to nominate:
https://tinyurl.com/folioweeklybestof

James Weldon Johnson Park needs your help!! It's t

James Weldon Johnson Park needs your help!! It's the time of the year for @FolioWeekly's Best of nominations! Nominate James Weldon Johnson Park for Best Public Park! 🌳Click here the link in our bio to nominate!

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