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{Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Middleburg, Orange Park, Penney Farms}


Northeast Florida Scottish Games & Festival


February Each year, hundreds of visitors gather at this event to enjoy


“a wee bit o’ Scotland.” The festival includes Scottish fare, music, demonstrations and traditional Highland games. Events such as pub crawls and the Kilted Golf Tournament lead up to the festival. For more information, visit www.neflgames.com.


Carrie Clarke Day


March Within the past several years, this event has developed into


a daylong festival honoring one of Orange Park’s pioneers— Carrie Clarke. Participants go back in time to life during the late 1800s with re-enactments featuring Mrs. Clark and her husband, William. Festival-goers will also enjoy guided tours of the historic Clarke House, exhibits and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.ophistory.org.


Railroad and History Festival


March A Green Cove Springs tradition, this festival focuses on the


history and influence of railroads in Clay County. Festival highlights include tours of an old train depot, the historic courthouse and jail, and the Clay County Historical Society’s Museum. Live entertainment, crafts and re-enactments are also featured. For more information, visit www.claycountyhistoricalsociety.org.


DUVAL COUNTY


{Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach}


Opening of the Beaches


April Come celebrate this longtime tradition, as the beach


community kicks off the summer season. Each year, Jacksonville Beach holds the Beaches Opening Parade featuring pirates, pooches and floats galore. The festivities also include an annual sandcastle competition. For more information, visit www.jacksonvillebeach.org.


Jacksonville Jazz Festival


May A weekend of non-stop entertainment in Downtown


Jacksonville, the jazz festival features multiple venues with performances by amateur and renowned jazz artists. Other festival activities include the Wine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience, the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and Generation Next Youth Talent Competition, as well as art displays, educational activities and more. For more information, visit www.makeascenedowntown.com.


World of Nations Celebration


May Visit countries all over the world without leaving the First


Coast at this annual celebration of diversity. Held in Metropolitan Park each year, the celebration features exotic cuisine as well as exhibits of the artistry and customs from lands far and near. For more information, visit www.makeascenedowntown.com.


Jacksonville Light Parade


Saturday after Thanksgiving A tradition for thousands of First Coast residents and their


guests, the annual Jacksonville Light Parade ushers in the holiday season. Sightseers align the North and South riverbanks to watch boats adorned in lights and decorations sail down the St. Johns River. Following the boat parade is a beautiful fireworks display. For more information, visit www.makeascenedowntown.com.


_________________________________________________________________________ Left: Annual lighting of the Landing holiday tree


First Coast Relocation GuideTM 2013


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