🔐 River City Guide: These 904 events got some serious rizz

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Dozens of events around Northeast Florida are persuading us to get outside and enjoy the sunshine this weekend.

Festivals, bands, arts markets, Highland games, and more. Here are some events we think you might enjoy around Northeast Florida from Feb. 23 to Feb. 25. ⬇️

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Community First Seawalk Music Festival: The Annual Community First Seawalk Music Fest in Jacksonville Beach celebrates local music. This event, held Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Seawalk Pavilion, is free and family-friendly. More info Northeast Florida Scottish Games and Festival: Each year residents of Northeast Florida and the surrounding areas gather and enjoy the athletics, music, food, and fun of the Highland Games. Enjoy the festival on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds. More infoWorld of Nations Celebration: Celebrate 32 years of exploration at the 2024 World of Nations Celebration! Experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far as you travel throughout Tailgaters Parking for this unique two-day event on Saturday and Sunday. More info Winterland Music Festival: Three days of music at James Weldon Johnson Park, starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Gates open at 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Lineup and more infoMusic of the Knights: Paul McCartney, Elton John & Andrew Lloyd Webber: Music of the Knights honors the lasting musical influence of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7: 30 p.m. More info PBR: Unleash the Beast: The world’s best bull riders go head-to-head against the fiercest bucking bulls on the planet on Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. More info The Gibson Brothers: Enjoy this American bluegrass band at the Ponte Vedra Concerta Hall on Friday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. More info Riverside Craft Beer Festival: Sample more than 100 craft beers from local, regional and national breweries from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Riverside Arts Market location. More infoNapoleon Dynamite LIVE! 20th Anniversary Celebration: The beloved indie classic “Napoleon Dynamite” was released 20 years ago. Join Jon Heder, Jon Gries & Efren Ramirez for a very special evening on Thursday, Feb. 22. More info Sports Sunday at Colonial Oak Music Park: Enjoy sports on a 128″ video wall at the Oak! More info Riverside Arts Market (RAM): The Riverside Arts Market is a weekly community market hosted in Historic Riverside on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. More info

For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Community Calendar. Have an event you want added to our list? Enter it here!

ICYMI: Friendship Fountain ⛲️

Did you see the new and improved Friendship Fountain? It was like a show from Vegas — the Fountains of Bellagio to be exact. I attended Thursday’s event which I dubbed, “Duuuval Disney.” The water and light show was outstanding! If you missed it, you can watch the performance here.

After repairs and delays forced it to remain closed for roughly three years, the new and improved Friendship Fountain is set to officially reopen Thursday night. The city of Jacksonville announced the unveiling will take place during the city’s “Sip and Stroll” event on the Southbank.

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