For decades, 5 Points has been a haven for those in our community who have felt excluded elsewhere. The rainbow crosswalks aim to secure this place in our community to welcome and uplift anyone who needs it.
Artwork by HeartSpace Art and assisted by All Ghoul Arts, C. Poovey Art, Raven Moonshadow, and Tracie Harris Thompson Art.
This project is supported by Councilman Jimmy Peluso, City Council District 7, and the AIDS Memorial Project of Northeast Florida.
While only a symbol, we hope that the rainbow-painted crosswalks in 5 Points will uplift all in our community who value love and make a difference to someone in need of encouragement. The proximity of 5 Points to Willowbranch Park & Library where the Jacksonville Pride movement began to the current headquarters of JASMYN and the annual River City Pride – Jacksonville, Florida parade is the basis for the location.
Take a stroll down Lomax St., support the local businesses, and check out the new crosswalk murals! First three photos are curtesy of Cre8Jax.
~Riverside Avondale Preservation
~Riverside Avondale Preservation
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