JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Donna Deegan will join city officials and advocates Friday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the LaVilla Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Heritage walking trail.
Following the unveiling, there will be an optional walking tour inviting visitors to explore the 22 connected historic sites across the LaVilla neighborhood.
Among Deegan, expected speakers are:
Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman
Ina Mezini, Downtown Investment Authority
Adrian Swanigan, LaVilla Preservation/LaVilla Committee
Ennis Davis, Community Planning Collaborative/LaVilla Committee
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