City of Jacksonville Holiday River Fest

Name: City of Jacksonville Holiday River Fest
Start: 2025-11-29T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Jacksonville

Schedule

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL

The City of Jacksonville is thrilled to present Holiday River Fest on Saturday, November 29, 2025! This free, family-friendly celebration will fill both the Northbank and Southbank with festive cheer, offering a full lineup of holiday experiences across Downtown Jacksonville.
Highlights of the evening include:
⏰ Event begins at 5:00 PM
🎁 Live Performances, Snacks, Drinks, Food Trucks, Face Paint & More
🎄 Christmas Tree Lighting at Riverfront Plaza sponsored by Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
⏰Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
⚓️ Jacksonville Light Boat Parade beings at 6:30 PM
🔎 Viewing Areas are at the Northbank & Southbank Riverwalks
🎆 After Parade Fireworks sponsored by Bank of America (approx. 8 PM)
⛸️ JAX Artist Walk on Ice at RAM
⏰ 10 AM to 10 PM
💰 Admission is $17 + $1.50 fee + tax and includes skate rental (prices subject to change)
❄️ Tickets, additional dates and times can be found at JaxOnIce.com
🛍️ Holiday Market curated by RAM
⏰ 2 PM to 8 PM
🎧 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain
⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
💰 Adults $10 (FREE headphone rental for 17 & under with paying adult)

🎁 For more Holiday River Fest details visit: JaxHolidayRiverFest.com