Jacksonville, Fl
— The long-standing tradition that marks the unofficial start of the summer season is back in Jacksonville Beach. The Opening of the Beaches event features a parade with local participants, including bands and multiple events on the beach.

There is more to enjoy this week and weekend in the 904. Here is a day-by-day rundown:

Monday, April 20:

Boy Who Grew Flowers – 10:00 am – Florida Theatre

Tuesday, April 21:

The Rush Tribute Project – 7:30 pm – Florida Theatre

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers – 7:30 pm – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Wednesday, April 22:

An Evening of Alton Brown – 7:30 pm – Florida Theatre

Thursday, April 23:

Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves – 6:00 pm – Florida Theatre

Hardy: The Country! Country! Tour! – 7:00 pm – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Justin Hayward – The Story In Your Eyes Tour – 7:30 pm – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Jeff Foxworthy – 7:30 pm – Thrasher-Horne Center

Friday, April 24:

Amplified Avondale – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – St. Johns Avenue

Silent Disco at the Jacksonville Beach Pier – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Song Of The Saints Tour with Phil Wickham – 7:00 pm – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Jax Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth – 7:30 pm – Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Hall

Russell Dickerson – The RussellMania Tour – 7:00 pm – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Jacksonville 95ers vs. Tampa Bay Titans – 7:30 pm – Trinity College

Tripping Daisy with Jumprope – 8:00 pm – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Everclear – 8:00 pm – Five

Saturday, April 25:

27th annual Bostwick Blueberry Festival – 8:00 am

Fishing Competition at the Jacksonville Beach Pier – begins 7:30 am

Touch A Truck: Saluting Those Who Serve – starts at 9:00 am – Clay County Fairgrounds

DCPS Hiring Fair – starts 9:00 am – Prime Osborn Convention Center

Beaches Green Market – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Penman Park

Riverside Arts Market – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Under the Fuller Warren Bridge

47th Annual Sandcastle Contest – 12:00 pm – Jacksonville Beach

Handyman Hal Comes To Town – 3:00 pm – Florida Theatre

Taylorville – An Unofficial Tribute Band – 6:00 pm – Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Moran Theater

Sporting Jax USL Super League vs. Lexington SC – 7:30 pm – Hodges Stadium

Jax Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth – 7:30 pm – Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Hall

SatchVai Band Featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with Animals As Leaders – 7:00 pm – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Sunday, April 26:

Opening of the Beaches Parade – 2:00 pm – Jacksonville Beach

Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Prime Osborn Convention Center

Trey Kennedy The Relatable Tour – 7:00 pm – Florida Theatre

Alabama Shakes with special guest Lamont Landers – 7:00 pm – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra – 7:30 pm – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

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