October 3, 2025

Jax River City Pride Festival and Parade Set to Celebrate Community

News Summary

Jacksonville will host the Jax River City Pride Festival and Parade on October 4-5, featuring local artists, food vendors, and a family zone. The vibrant festival highlights include performances by vocalists and a traditional Cabaret Show showcasing nationally recognized entertainers. The parade on Sunday is expected to draw 10,000 participants, demonstrating solidarity with the local LGBTQIA+ community. Organized by a nonprofit volunteer group, this event emphasizes inclusivity, equality, and joy while fostering connections within the community.

Jacksonville is set to host the annual Jax River City Pride Festival and Parade on October 4-5, 2025, in the Riverside neighborhood, celebrating the local LGBTQIA+ community with vibrant festivities and entertainment.

The festival kicks off on Saturday, October 4, at Riverside Park in 5 Points, welcoming visitors from 12 PM to 6 PM. This year’s festival will showcase an array of local artists, nonprofits, sponsors, and food vendors. A family zone will also be part of the festival activities, ensuring fun for all ages. Between 1 PM and 8 PM, festival entertainment will include vocalists, dance groups, bands, and local talent, with events planned to proceed regardless of weather conditions.

As the sun sets on Saturday, attendees can look forward to a traditional Cabaret Show featuring national headliners, including artists from popular shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Dragula. This highlight of the festival promises to bring excitement and celebration to all participants.

On Sunday, October 5, around 10,000 visitors are expected to participate in the parade, which will begin at 2 PM from Willowbranch Park—the historic site of Jacksonville’s first Pride picnic in 1978. Thousands of spectators are anticipated to line the parade route, which will pass through Park and Cherry streets, Park Street, King Street, Post Street, and Stockton Street, ultimately returning to Park Street and ending on Margaret Street at Riverside Park. The parade aims to show solidarity and support for the local LGBTQIA+ community.

The Jax River City Pride Festival and Parade is organized by Jax River City Pride, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization committed to celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture and heritage. This event is not just a festival; it is part of a broader celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in Jacksonville, a city with a storied history of LGBTQ venues, events, and activism.

The Jax River City Pride Festival provides a valuable platform for local artists and organizations to connect with the community. As the festival continues to grow in popularity, it reflects the increasing visibility and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ individuals in society. With its mix of entertainment, art, and community support, the event fosters inclusivity and pride among attendees.

In summary, the Jax River City Pride Festival and Parade is gearing up for an engaging and colorful weekend in Jacksonville on October 4-5, 2025. As the community gathers to celebrate and showcase LGBTQIA+ culture and history, the festival continues its important legacy in promoting equality, acceptance, and joy for all.

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