Jacksonville Beach, Florida
2002 Special Events Calendar
Event dates subject to change.
February
2, 2002
Saturday
American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Cancer
Join the fun at the American Cancer
Society walk that celebrates
the lives of those touched by cancer.
Rain or Shine
Registration -
1:00 PM
Opening Ceremony - 1:30 PM
Warrn-up Exercises - 2:00 PM
Official Start -
2:30 PM
February 24, 2002
Sunday -
2 PM
Patriotic
Concert by Navy Band Southeast's Wind Ensemble
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and your American Flag
and help us celebrate being an American!
For more information: call (904) 249-0022
March 23 & 24, 2002
Park & Sun Big Shot Volleyball
Tournament
8 AM til 6 PM
Enjoy watching 20 courts of volleyball teams compete.
Beachfront at Beach Boulevard and the Atlantic Ocean.
April 6 & 7, 2002
Springing the Blues Festival
Nationally recognized blues festival featuring blues performers,
great BBQ & seafood, kids games & rides, Arts & Crafts Show.
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
(904) 249-3972 - Jax Beach Festivals, Inc.
(904) 242-0024 - Beaches Visitors
Centerewww.springingtheblues.com
Beaches Festival Weekend
The 26th Annual Sand Castle Contest
Saturday, April 27, 2002
Competition Time: To be announced
Location: On the beach,
south of the Red Cross Life Saving Station
For more information: Call Parks & Recreation at (904) 247-6236.
April 27 & 28, 2002
Beaches Festival Weekend
"The Official Opening of the Beaches"
Featuring the Beach Music & Dance Festival,
Sandcastle Building Contest, good food,
entertainment, kids activities, Arts & Crafts,
Beachfest 5K Run/Walk & 55th Annual Parade
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
(904) 249-3972
April 28, 2002
56th Annual Beach Festival Parade
Sunday at 2 PM
Location:
Downtown Jacksonville Beach
To Register:
(904) 247-6236 - Jacksonville Beach Parks & Recreation Department.
May 4 & 5, 2002
19th Annual Wave Master’s
Surfing Contest
Florida’s largest and most prestigious open amateur surfing
tournament. This annual contest attracts over 300 competitors
from all over the southeast, ages 7 to 70.
Location: Beach (904) 241-0600
May 12, 2002
Pops at the Beach - Mother’s
Day Concert
Pops concert by the Jacksonville Symphony Orcherstra. Bring mom and a lawn
chair.
Snacks and beverages available for puchase.
Schedule:
6:30 Entertainment
8:00
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
(904) 242-0024 - Beaches Visitors Center
(904) 247-6100 press 6 - Events Hotline
May 18 & 19, 2002
The Crawfish Man’s 13th Annual
Cajun Crawfish Festival
Crawfish everyway possible, great music and fun!
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
(904) 378-0708
Cajun foods by Scallan’s
Crawfish & Cajun Catering
Menu: Boiled Crawfish, Fried Crawfish,
Etoufee, Jambalaya, Gumbo,
Red beans & Rice, Boudin and more.
Entertainment
Schedule
To be announced.
June 22, 2002
Fiesta Playera
A tradition from Puerto Rico and a celebration
of Latin American Music and cuisine.
Climaxed by the traditiona backwards walk
into the ocean.
Fiesta Playera Dia De San Juan Bautista
is one of the largest Latin American Festivals
in the country, and has been recognized as
one of the Top 20 Summer Events in the SE.
The festival commemorates the birthday
of patron Saint John the Baptist.
The festival includes world-renowned musical
talent & cuisine from Colombia, Cuba, Jamaica
& Puerto Rico. Come & Mambo, Salsa
& Merengue to the Latin Beat
Time & Artists to be announced
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
Tour de Pain
4 mile Run
For information contact:
First Place Sports - 731-1900
| Sunday August 11, 2002 Noon until 8 PM First Coast Pride proudly presents: Waves of Pride 24th Annual Gay Pride Festival The First Coast Pride's Waves of Pride festival will be held at the Sea Walk Pavilion on beautiful Jacksonville Beach and includes an outdoor marketplace, local and national entertainment from the beautiful new stage, food and drink, fun and games, a kids play area, beach activities, and plenty of Florida sunshine. |
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Waves
of Pride Stage Jazz
Concert Series |
38th Annual Beaches Summer Run
Saturday
August 24
5 K Run
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion & beach
For information contact:
First Place Sports - 731-1900
Sunday
August 25, 2002
Navy Band Southeast's Rock'n Roll Top
40 Band
P R I D E
7 PM
Vision Awareness Walk
September 21, 2002
Saturday
8 AM until 1 PM
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion and beach
For information contact:633-8200
Directions:
From Beach Boulevard:
East on Beach Boulevard (Hwy 90), cross 3rd Street (State Highway A1A) to the ocean, and turn left at 2nd Street.
From Butler Blvd:
East on Butler Blvd. (Hwy 202) to A1A North (Third Street). Go north until Beach Blvd. and turn right.
For event or vendor information:
Please call the event contact number listed; or, call:
The Beaches Chamber and Visitor Center
(904) 249-3868
The City of Jacksonville Beach
(904) 247-6100 #6