Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville: Here’s what you need to know about parking, traffic and safety

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Florida Gators on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Stadium.

Tailgaters have already arrived at RV City as the excitement begins to build ahead of the highly anticipated rivalry showdown.

Related: Die-hard Georgia-Florida fans pack RV City ready to tailgate & party ahead of rivalry showdown

And whether you have tickets to the game or are planning to tailgate, we have some important information you should know before you head downtown.

This year, the Bulldogs are the home team and are located on the West side of the stadium. The Florida Gators are the away team and are located on the East side of the stadium. Gates to EverBank Stadium will open at 1:30 p.m., with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.

As always at EverBank Stadium, there is a clear bag policy (Clear bags must be no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in. Non-clear bags: Non-clear bags, wallets, or clutches must be no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in.) and security screening will be located at all gates. The game day parking lots open at 8 a.m. and officials want eventgoers in their parking spot(s) five hours before game time. All parking is pre-sold, and fans should ensure they have their parking hangtags displayed as they approach the stadium. Here’s more helpful information:

• Expect traffic delays by 1:30 p.m. — follow the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on social media for updates
• Officials are encouraging people to use JTA shuttles. Shuttles start three hours before the game
• JTA will also have cooling buses at the game
• Officials are asking for people to be in line at the gate by 2:30 p.m. at the latest
• There will be undercover officers and officers in uniform on duty
• JFRD will have first aid zones at six different gates
• Head to GAFLJAX.COM for additional game day updates.

Rules and Regulations (per gafljax.com)

PROHIBITED ITEMS - Visit the EverBank Stadium Venue Info page for complete rules and guidelines, driving directions to EverBank Stadium and more.

• All bags with the exception of a 4.5″ x 6.5″ or smaller clutch, wallet or clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches
• Clothing with profane or obscene language/content
• Coolers or containers, including cans or cups
• Bottles and beverages from outside the stadium (except 1 factory sealed plastic bottle of water 16.9 oz or less per ticket holder)
• Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
• Inflatables, loungers and other floatation devices
• Knives, guns and any type of weapons (including actual, toy or replica) or explosives
• Laser pointers
• Laptop computers
• Noise makers, whistles, and air horns
• Non-lethal weapons and chemical agents (i.e., pepper spray, mace and tasers)
• Pets (except service animals)
• Seat cushions
• Signs or Banners larger than 2′ x 3′
• Sticks or poles (including selfie sticks)
• Strollers or Infant carriers
• Tobacco Products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco)
• Umbrellas
• Video equipment and tape recorders

BANNERS, SIGNS & FLAGS

Guests may bring handheld signs into EverBank Stadium, provided that the signs are appropriate and in good taste (as determined by stadium personnel) and meet the following requirements:

• Signs must not be obscene, offensive, derogatory, commercial, or political in nature.
• Signs must be event related.
• Signs cannot obstruct the view of other guests, cover any stadium signage or other markings, or be affixed to the walls, pads, railings or any other part of the stadium.
• Signs must be made of a paper or lightweight, cloth-like material.
• Signs cannot utilize wood, pole, metal or similar types of materials for support.
• Maximum dimensions of a permitted sign are 3 feet by 2 feet

Tobacco products are prohibited at EverBank Stadium. Smoking (including e-cigarettes and vaping) is NOT permitted inside perimeter gates. Guests who fail to comply with this policy are subject to ejection from the stadium.

NO RE-ENTRY: There are no provisions to check items at the gates or in the stadium. Fans will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their car or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium.

SPORTS COMPLEX RESERVED PARKING

Parking passes for the 2024 Georgia-Florida football game are pre-sold by ASM Global. ASM parking lots with pre-purchased passes will open at 8:00 a.m. on game day. Be sure to display your parking hangtag as you enter the downtown area.

If you don’t have an ASM parking pass, consider reaching out to privately owned lots for presale options. A very limited number of spots may be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following lots (opening at 8:00 a.m., card payments only):

• Maxwell/Shipyards: $35 per spot
• Church Lot: $35 per spot
• Jax Historical Lot (314 Palmetto St.): $100 per spot

PRIVATE PARKING LOTS

TAILGATERS PARKING-Car & RV parking subject to availability225 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32202(904) 353-1126Click here for more information.

COMBAT KITCHEN-Car & RV parking subject to availability1612 East Beaver St., Jacksonville, FL 32202(904) 477-2220Click here for more information.

COMPETITION GARAGE DOORS PARKING-Corner of Victoria St. and Church St. (next to Tailgate Bar & Grill)(904) 358-1350

OLD CYPRESS GAME DAY PARKING-1746 East Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202(904) 316-4849

OVERNIGHT BOAT DOCKING-Contact: (904) 630-0839 or 904 509-0588

LANAHAN LUMBER COMPANY-Lanahan Patel Lumber Company, Inc. told News4JAX it is offering parking 1/4 mile from the stadium for $100 per spot. Those interested can reserve a spot by calling (904) 356-0721. Ask for Karen. Location: 2014 East Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32202

On game day, the City of Jacksonville will host 6 Information & First Aid Zones (IFAZ) & Guest Services presented by Florida Blue from 12:00 p.m. until 30 minutes after the postgame. These zones provide basic medical help, first aid, cell phone chargers, transportation information, directions, water, and more. The zones are located at:

• VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena @ A. Phillip Randolph & Duval Street
• Lot P - Babe Ruth Statue
• Lot X - Service Road Entrance, south of Gator Bowl Blvd, eastbound
• Lot E - RV City
• Veterans Memorial Wall
• Metropolitan Park

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