Jacksonville is host to exciting events throughout the year. College football fans celebrate the new year with the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, which is played late December or early January and is one of the city's top sports events.
February brings brings the World of Nations Celebration that focuses on Jacksonville's cultural mix; the event is held in Tailgaters Parking.In March the Gate River Run attracts more than 23,000 runners for a 15-kilometer race along the city's roads and bridges.
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Late Mary or early April brings the Springing the Blues, 3 days of blues music held at SeaWalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. Taking place in May in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach is THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament, the PGA Tour's premier spring event. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, which features concerts at various indoor and outdoor venues, is held Memorial Day weekend.
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament features prizes, a fish fry, seafood festival and entertainment in July.
The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair in November offers livestock, a petting zoo, horticultural exhibits, arts and crafts, carnival rides and country entertainment.
Ring in the new year during the New Year’s Eve Celebration on the riverfront in downtown Jacksonville.
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