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Jacksonville Holiday River Fest tree lighting and light boat parade

This is free. When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5 p.m.–about 8:30 p.m. Where: Riverfront Plaza, 2 W. Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202.

City of Jacksonville · Event

Free downtown holiday evening with activities from 5 p.m., City Christmas Tree lighting at 6:25 p.m., Jacksonville Light Boat Parade at 6:30 p.m., and after-parade fireworks around 8:30 p.m. along the St. Johns River.

Starts Nov 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m.. Ends Nov 28, 2026, 9:00 p.m..

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  • festival
  • parade
  • holiday

Source: City of Jacksonville Events

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