The City of Jacksonville and Mayor Donna Deegan issued a proclamation for 904 Day Sept. 4, 2023. The day encourages people to support businesses in the River City.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — September 4th isn’t just another date on the calendar in Jacksonville — it’s 904 Day, a celebration of everything that makes Jacksonville uniquely 904.

The city and Mayor Donna Deegan issued a proclamation for ‘904 Day’ on Sept. 4, 2023. The day every year encourages residents to support local businesses, organizations, destinations and experiences, all while paying homage to the 904 area code which serves the Jacksonville area.

The following list below is 10 events happening in Jacksonville you can partake in to help celebrate 904 Day this year!


Jax Melanin Market

  • Market with vendors, food trucks, music and more
  • Location: A. Philip Randolph Boulevard
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Click here for more information


904 Day: An Evening in the Garden

  • Farmers and flowers market, hors d’œuvres, “special multi-film showcase”
  • Location: Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave.
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Click here for more information


Ribault River Tour

  • Sunset boat tour on the Ribault River
  • Location: Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp, 500 Maxwell Rd.
  • Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Arrival time: 6:30 p.m.)
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The Corner at Debs Store Block Party

  • Meet-and-greet with Jaxson De Ville & Jaguars cheerleaders, vendors, music, food and more
  • Location: 1478 Florida Ave.
  • Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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904 Day Special Skate Session

  • Ice skate at the home of the Jacksonville Icemen
  • Location: Community First Igloo, 3605 Philips Hwy.
  • Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Yoga at Friendship Fountain

  • Free yoga session with Hot Spot Power Yoga
  • Location: Friendship Fountain, 1015 Museum Cir.
  • Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Click here for more information


Uptown Market at the Ritz Theatre

  • Market with vendors, food, live jazz and more
  • Location: Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 North Davis St.
  • Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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9-0-Fore Tee Party

  • Golf party at University of North Florida (UNF)
  • Location: UNF Golf Complex, 48 Betty Holzendorf Dr.
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Yoga at Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park

  • Free yoga session
  • Location: Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St.
  • Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Click here for more information


Lunch & Live Music + ‘Something new’ at James Weldon Johnson Park

  • Food trucks and live music, plus “something new” at park will be unveiled
  • Location: James Weldon Johnson Park, 135 W. Monroe St.
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for lunch and live music)
  • Click here for more information (“something new” teaser)