How To Celebrate Memorial Day in Jacksonville

Memorial Day Riverfest

What’s more Florida than a day spent on the river? Outsiders think us Floridians are all about the beach but us locals know the real fun is on the rivers! Green Cove Springs – just a short drive from Jacksonville – is hosting a *family friendly* Memorial Day RiverFest!

Memorial Day RiverFest has become an annual tradition for 30 years celebrating and supporting local veterans and families throughout Northeast Florida! Come out and enjoy a Veterans Recognition Ceremony honoring veterans, 20+ local food trucks, 75 craft vendors that line the park, a Kids Zone with horse rides, giant inflatables, and so much more! You also will have free entry into the City’s spring-fed public pool and fireworks show over the St. Johns River to end the day!

Pro Tip: For visitor information, go to exploreclay.com.

Old Town Cycle Cruise

Peddle boats have taken over the Jacksonville area and we are here for it! Spend your Memorial Day in Jacksonville with friends on the water, peddling to your next drink, and partying it up with your crew! Peddle boat party boats are such a fun and unique way to see the city and spend time with friends and we are just obsessed! We suggest calling up all of your friends and throwing your party out on the water! Book soon before they all fill up!

Staycation in St. Augustine

Need ideas on what to do – besides lounging by the water and soaking up the sun? Check out our St. Augustine neighborhood page! A few highlights include shopping local at some of the great boutiques, taking a river boat cruise to view the city from the water, or go on a bar hop around the city! And for a place to stay? Check out The Local – we love staying there and know you will too!