About the City of Jacksonville
A Forbes Top 10 best city for finding employment, Jacksonville, Florida, is a metropolitan center home to unique neighborhoods, restaurants, exceptional arts and culture, and a wide variety of entertainment options. Our community is also home to many recreational activities including football, tennis, basketball, golf, baseball, rugby, horseback riding, fishing, surfing, and many more.
Cited as being an 鈥淯p and Coming City,鈥� a 鈥淏est City to Start a Business,鈥� and a 鈥淏est City for Tech Jobs,鈥� Jacksonville is the largest city in the continental United States with:
- 68 miles of ocean coastline
- 300 miles of riverfront
- 111,669 acres of parks
- 500 large employers鈥�
Visit Jacksonville
These are some of our favorite events around the city of Jacksonville.
Monthly Events
Upcoming Events
Jacksonville hosts more than a few trip-worthy events each year. Check out for information on many other festivals, games, shows, and celebrations taking place in the Bold City.