June is Gay Pride Month
Gay pride or LGBT pride is the promotion of self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people as a social group. Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most LGBT rights movements. LGBT Pride Month occurs in the United States to commemorate the […]
National Christmas Tree Lighting
The National Christmas Tree is a large evergreen tree located in the northeast quadrant of The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C. Each year since 1923, the tree has been decorated as a Christmas tree. Every year, early in December, the tree is traditionally lit by the President of the United States. National […]
Giving Tuesday
A national day of giving to kick off the giving season on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Cyber Monday. It celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations.
Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. It was created by retailers to encourage people to shop online.
Small Business Saturday
A day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Please join the SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small business by shopping at a small business.
Black Friday
The traditional start of the Christmas shopping season on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Called “Black Friday” because traditionally retailers were in the “black” by this day of the year.
Greater Jacksonville Fair Food Fest
Even though the Jacksonville Agricultural Fair has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19, Jacksonville will not have to go without one of the best reasons to visit the fair… the food! Coming November is Jacksonville’s Fair Food Fest at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. This two day event will feature fair classic foods such as funnel […]
