Winter on the Water is over a month of festive days and nights. Take the family to see the holiday tree lighting with over 70,000 twinkling lights.
There’s the enchanting boat parade and fireworks display. And oh the shopping! The shopping! Jacksonville has all the shops, upscale malls and department stores you could wish for.
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The 2009 parade will make two laps. It begins at Metropolitan Park, travels along the Northbank past The Jacksonville Landing and circles to the Southbank. The route continues along the Southbank, under the Main Street Bridge, past the Navy Memorial statue and down to the Duval County School Board Building. Click to view larger map
Buy a new outfit. Get lunch. Catch a movie. Maybe even take a water taxi ride across the St. Johns River. You can do it all from one of seven major Jacksonville malls and shopping centers. Learn More
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Jacksonville holiday traditions feel like the smooth touch of your favorite book — comfortable, worn, but there's always something new you haven't discovered. Many holiday events in Jacksonville were created more than 20 years ago and are well-loved by visitors and residents alike. As the holidays become more hectic for many of us, perhaps its time to slow down and enjoy familiar traditions in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville, Fla. - December 07, 2009
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New Year's Eve Celebration FireworksRing in the New Year in downtown Jacksonville. Featuring live entertainment, Gator Bowl team pep rallies and more! Fireworks at midnight culminate the celebration as the skies come alive to welcome 2010.
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Trains! exhibitThe Museum of Science & History (MOSH) invites visitors "all aboard!" for their annual Trains! exhibit. Hundreds of model trains are on display and Jacksonville's rich railroad history is celebrated. Santa Claus stops by to have breakfast with children on Dec. 5 and 12. (www.themosh.org) Mr. Claus also makes an appearance at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Dec.19-20. Lions, elephants and a man in a big red suit, oh my! www.jacksonvillezoo.org
The Nutcracker in JacksonvilleThere are many opportunities to catch a showing of The Nutcracker in Jacksonville and every local is sure to have a favorite, so ask around. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra presents this much-loved fairy-tale on Dec. 4. And the Symphony continues to celebrate the holidays with its Holiday Pops concert Dec. 11-13 and the angelic Handel's Messiah on Dec. 19. The Florida Theatre also presents The Nutcracker with the Florida Ballet, Dec.18-20. www.jacksonvillesymphony.org
Mooseltoe: A New MoosicalChildren will also be interested in Mooseltoe: A New Moosical on Dec. 16. This is the tale of a young hero, Mooseltoe, when he leaves his mother, father and sister to follow his dream of learning to fly so that he can help pull Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. www.floridatheatre.com
Featuring Annual Balloon Drop at Noon For Ages 12 & Under
Thursday, Dec. 31
10am - 2pm
All-You-Can-Play Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Go-Karts and Wacky Worm
Guests 13 and over can also buy the All-You-Can-Play Pass for $15
Balloon drop FREE for kids 4 & Under
1944 Beach Blvd. • Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
December 26 through January 3
Live entertainment on weekends, animal encounters, animal enrichment, information booth on animal conservation efforts for endangered species, keeper talks, crafts animal characters, giant inflatables for the kids