Chanukah Festival Downtown – 1st Night of Chanukah!
December 14th • Riverside Arts Market, Jacksonville, FL
Join the Jacksonville Jewish community for an unforgettable Chanukah celebration right in the heart of downtown! This year’s festival brings together families, friends, and community members for a night filled with light, joy, and Jewish pride.
Event Schedule
3:00 PM – Car Parade
Kick off the festivities with a lively Menorah Car Parade departing from Etz Chaim Synagogue
📍 10167 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Join the parade or cheer it on as it makes its way toward the riverfront!
4:00 PM – Festival Opens
At the Riverside Arts Market, enjoy an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities:
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Inflatables
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Kids Carnival
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Activity Booths
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Hotdogs & concessions
Fun for all ages!
5:30 PM – Grand Menorah Lighting
Gather together for a beautiful and inspiring public lighting of the giant Menorah as we welcome the first night of Chanukah.
Special Feature: LED Juggling Show
Stay for an epic LED juggling performance—a dazzling, high-energy show perfect for the entire family!
Location
📍 Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32204
The Annual Celebration of Light is open to the public and free of charge. Participants will be treated to free delicious hot potato latkes and prizes.
If you’re looking for good, kosher family Chanukah entertainment, don’t miss this spectacular Celebration.
For more information please contact your nearest Chabad Center.
A Project of First Coast Chabad. Mandarin/Headquarters. Beaches. Southside. S. Augustine. Clay County. S. Johns, Downtown & Amelia Island
