Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp infielder Eddy Alvarez at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp infielder Eddy Alvarez was one of two flag bearers for the United States during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics this morning. “I like to explain it as I’m a prime example of what the American dream is,” he said. “To Read More …

Throwback Baseball Game 2021

The 4th of July Throwback Baseball Game is back for its 12th year. This local tradition is where Historic Springfield’s residents battle it out on the baseball field for bragging rights on whether the Westside or Eastside are the true champions. Come enjoy the day Read More …

Things to do for 4th of July Weekend in Downtown Jacksonville 2021

Searching for fun things to do for this year’s Fourth of July? Here are some exciting things happening in #DTJax this 2021 Fourth of July Weekend! Independence Day Celebration with The Jumbo Shrimp July 3, 2021: 6 – 9 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark Join Read More …

Bash at the Ballfield: Sponsored by The City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division

The City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division is excited to offer its yearly Bash at the Ballfield with the Jax Jumbo Shrimp on May 5! Come enjoy a day at the ballpark and receive free entry and a boxed hotdog lunch with chips and a Read More …

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play baseball in the Major Leagues, played his first Minor League exhibition game with the Montreal Royals against the Brooklyn Dodgers in Daytona Beach on this date in 1946. The following season, Robinson was called up to the Read More …

The Black national anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ will be played before each Week 1 game in the NFL

“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with Read More …

The Florida Marlins

The newly formed Florida Marlins professional baseball team won their first-ever regular season game on this date in 1993. The Marlins faced the Los Angeles Dodgers and won the game 6-3, with Charlie Hough as their starting pitcher. After a rough first few seasons, the Read More …

2nd Annual Pride Night with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

All proceeds go directly to River City Pride and supporting the events they do throughout the year including the Parade and Festival, as well as their Community Give Back Fund. Please remember, for River City Pride to benefit, you have to buy the tickets from Read More …

July 4th Throwback Baseball Game 2018

The tradition carries on into 2018, as the Westside and Eastside (of the Springfield Historic District) battle it out on the baseball field for bragging rights, complete with turn-of-the-century old school uniforms, equipment, umpires, announcer, food trucks and fanfare. All are welcome! This unique, family Read More …

Things to Examine the week of March 11, 2018

Sunday League of Legends 5v5 Tournament at GLHF Game Bar 10AM  GLHF Game Bar Brunch Goes Wild 11AM · Simply Sara’s · Motown The Musical 1:30 PM and 7 PM · Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts Spring Civic Orchestra Concert 5 PM · Jacksonville Read More …

Things to Examine the week of January 28, 2018

Sunday Royal Rumble At GLHF Game Bar 7 PM · GLHF Game Bar DigDog / The Forum / Terrain 8 PM · Rain dogs. Laugh Lounge 8 PM · Dos Gatos · Thе Rоttеn Mаngоs Fеrnwау & Віllу Аnd Веllа Іn Jасksоnvіllе 8 PM Sunday Read More …

Erin Jackson goes from Jacksonville Roller Derby to US Olympic team

Erin Jackson of our very own Jacksonville Roller Derby is headed to the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. She is the first black woman to represent Team USA in Olympic long-track speed skating. Jackson finished third in 39.04 seconds in the 500-meter race last Friday in Read More …

Things to examine the week of January 7, 2018

Sunday NFL™ ~ Buffalo Bills Vs Jacksonville Jaguars, (LIVE) | Watch Online Vivace Trio Concert 3PM · Jacksonville Public Library, Main Library. Jacksonville’s dynamic Vivace Trio features two flutes, piano and intertwining soprano voice. Public Performance: Chalk 3PM · Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville · Read More …

Things to Examine the week of December 10, 2017

Gingerbread Extravaganza Ongoing through December 23, 2017  Downtown Dazzle Ongoing through New Years Eve 5:30 PM · Jacksonville Children’s Chorus The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) is proud to present its third annual downtown holiday celebration by illuminating the outside of its downtown office, located at 225 Read More …

Jacksonville RollerGirls: Going to Champs

If you drove by the Prime Osborn Convention Center this weekend you might have thought it was a train station once more. If you were lucky enough to have ventured inside you knew that all the ruckus was the 2015 International WFTDA D1 Playoffs. This Read More …

Jacksonville RollerGirls: Doing it for Duval

Jacksonville’s best kept sports secret, the Jacksonville RollerGirls have more wins than every other professional team currently playing in Jacksonville combined. They may be a secret in Jacksonville but talented skaters from around the world know and respect them. They have consistently ranked among the Read More …