Visit Jacksonville - May 8, 2025

Explore the Mayport Shrimp Trail 🍤

Local flavors and fresh catches await you!

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Fresh Catch, Local Flavor on the Mayport Shrimp Trail

Experience the flavor of Jacksonville like a local by diving into the Mayport Shrimp Trail and enjoying fresh, locally caught Mayport shrimp. Dine at 5 participating restaurants and check in on the Visit Jax app to complete the trail and earn prizes, including two tickets to a Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp home baseball game during the 2025 season! You’ll also be entered to win a chance to throw out the first pitch at a game during the 2026 season. Get started below!

Photo Credit: Anna Cook

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Show Your Pride in Jacksonville This June

Celebrate Pride Month in Jacksonville with Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Pride Night June 5, shop local at the Rainbow Market June 14 and explore LGBTQ+ stories through art during the Art of Pride Drop-in Tour at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens June 21. Learn more about Jacksonville's vibrant LGBTQ+ community at the link below.

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Melanin Market’s Juneteenth Celebration

The Juneteenth Celebration 365 by Melanin Market, June 14 from 3-9 pm in Jacksonville’s historic Eastside neighborhood, offers inspiring speakers, cultural performances, empowering workshops and a vibrant marketplace featuring local Black-owned businesses.

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Black Excellence Takes Center Stage in Jacksonville

Join us in Jacksonville for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Black culture, innovation and entrepreneurship at the Florida Black Excellence Festival, June 25–28. Festivities include the Top 20 Under 40 breakfast, a Celebration of Freedom kickoff, a golf tournament, the Taste of Excellence chef competition and the main festival on June 28 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena featuring over 300 exhibitors.

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture

Whether you're visiting in May or planning a trip any time of year, explore Jacksonville’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage through a curated weekend itinerary and travel guide featuring local AAPI-owned restaurants, unique shops and cultural experiences. From authentic bites to meaningful moments, this journey offers a delicious and inspiring way to connect with the city's diverse cultural landscape.

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One of Jacksonville’s most anticipated festivals returns this Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25, bringing smooth sounds and unforgettable performances to the heart of the city. This year’s lineup features some incredible talent including Janelle Monae, Kool & The Gang and The Roots.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival will take place at Tailgaters Parking, located in Downtown Jacksonville’s Sports & Entertainment District. Best of all? It’s FREE to the public! For those looking to elevate their experience, VIP tickets and preferred seating options are available.

Photo Credit: Jacksonville Jazz Festival

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