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What could be better than a cool drink in hand, strolling the beachfront and listening to the sweet pings of steel drums? Head over to the Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival each September and you'll feel transported to the islands. Enjoy great music, food, crafts and entertainment at this festival.

The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is a center for professional and community artistry in downtown Jacksonville. A cornerstone of the downtown area, this beautiful three-venue facility is committed to supporting a wide range of entertainment experiences at the highest level of professionalism.

In 1965, the Friendship Fountain was the world’s largest and tallest fountain, capable of spraying 17,000 gallons of water a minute to a height of 120 feet. Accentuated by colored lights at night, it became a popular tourist destination and local recreation site located in St. Johns River Park.

Horse around at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, a recreation facility that specializes in equestrian and animal-related events, like barrel-racing competitions, dressage shows and agility trials for dogs. You'll also find the occasional trade show, circus, concert and demolition derby on special event weekends.