Memorial Day

Celebrate our Fallen Heroes in our Military Town.

From military bases to armed forces monuments and attractions, the City of Jacksonville is the perfect destination for military families to visit and honor their heroes. Home to Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax), Naval Station Mayport, Kings Bay Naval Base, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Naval Aviation Depot of Jacksonville, and the Marine Corps Blount Island Command, Jacksonville takes pride in being a military town and housing over 50,000 active-duty reserve and civilian men and women and their families.

The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall

The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall, in Downtown Jacksonville, showcases the names of more than 1,500 local military personnel lost in combat. The memorial includes names from WWI all the way to the War on Terror and covers all branches of the military. Jacksonville is also home to a National Cemetery which opened in 2009. There is also a special Jacksonville Navy Memorial on Downtown’s Southbank, it depicts a young sailor looking out to sea dressed in uniform and recalls the relationship between the people of Jacksonville and the U.S. Navy.

USS Orleck Naval Museum

The USS Orleck (DD-886), a Gearing-class destroyer, was in service with the United States Navy from 1945 to 1982 and now it is here in Jacksonville. Take some time out of your busy weekend to explore and tour the USS Orleck located in Downtown Jacksonville at the old shipyard Pier 1. Or check out one of their events on the pier!

2025 Gatsby Gala
Bring out your dancing shoes & Gatsby attire for a fun night of dancing, drinks, apps & a silent auction on the pier!
When: May 23, 2025 from 6-10 pm
Where: 610 E Bay St.

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is happening on Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, 2025. Enjoy three days of live, free entertainment in Downtown Jacksonville. Watch headliners like Kool & The Gang, Janelle Monae and The Roots.

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Spend Memorial Day Weekend outside! Jacksonville is full of outdoor activities – more than just the beach – but also the beach if that is your jam! So many local businesses have made the beach their home with awesome rentals – like paddle boards and kayaks to wave runners – and experiences. No matter what your style of outdoor adventure is, Jacksonville has it!
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