JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Thousands of community members, Floridians and out-of-towners came to celebrate love during Jacksonville’s Pride celebration this past weekend in Riverside and 5 Points.
JaxRCPride held its Festival and Cabaret on Saturday and its Pride Parade on Sunday.
During the festival eventgoers and performers danced, laughed, sang, and promoted the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jacksonville’s Pride Parade featured dozens of floats, cars, dogs and people who gave away free goodies and positive vibes. The parade began at Willowbranch Park and ended near Riverside Park. Mayor Donna Deegan made history during the parade as she became the first mayor to ride as Jacksonville’s Grand Marshal during the parade.
The events drew all ages — families, couples, children, grandparents and friends — that enjoyed being surrounded by love and acceptance.
WJXT & CW17 were proud media sponsors of the JaxRCPride Festival & Cabaret on Saturday and Parade on Sunday.
News4JAX, CW17 and River City Live team members had the opportunity to speak with dozens of community members. Festival attendees visited the News4JAX tent and spun the wheel for goodies and prizes! Those who signed up to become a News4JAX Insider received Graham Media Group “Swag Bags.”
This was the fourth year the News4JAX and CW17 team has participated in Jacksonville Pride events — first in 2019, then in 2021, and 2022, and now in 2023.