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AIR TRAVEL

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority operates Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the city’s three general aviation airports – Cecil Airport, Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (JAXEX) and Herlong Recreational Airport. The Authority, funded through user fees and not local taxes, contributes over $6 billion annually to the local economy. For more information about the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s airports, please visit www.flyjacksonville.com.

HOTELS

Situated in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, right next to the Main Street Bridge, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is a premier destination for leisure, business and group guests. The hotel features 951 spacious guestrooms and luxury suites providing sweeping views of the city. With more than 116,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space, including a 27,984 square-foot ballroom and 20,000 square-feet of deck space overlooking the St. Johns River, the hotel provides the largest meeting facility in Northeast Florida. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool and 24-hour StayFit gym that provide aerial views of downtown. On-site restaurants include five-course dining at Morton’s The Steakhouse, fresh seafood and southern-inspired dishes at SHOR Seafood Grill, craft cocktails and gourmet snacks at Tavern, and grab-and-go options at Market. Guests have easy access to world-class museums, theaters, and national sporting events at the TIAA Bank Field and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. For more information, please visit hyattregencyjacksonville.com, or call (904) 588-1234.

YOUR RIVERWALK RETREAT IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
Situated in the heart of downtown, our luxury hotel connects you with Jacksonville’s most popular cultural and business districts. Relax poolside with dramatic views of the river and skyline or at the J Bar and Juliette’s Bistro. With convenient walking access to the Jacksonville Jazz Fest venues and other popular attractions, Marriott Jacksonville Downtown puts you in the midst of the excitement of the Festival.

Discover the Southbank Hotel at Jacksonville Riverwalk: A downtown hotel drawing inspiration from the St. Johns River, ports, and area bridges – providing an authentic Northeast Florida experience. Our centrally located hotel is nestled on the Southbank of downtown Jacksonville near the trendy San Marco and Riverside historic districts. At Jacksonville’s uniquely independent hotel, you’ll enjoy the best-of-both worlds: big city amenities and boutique style. We offer savory onsite dining and lounges, a tranquil pool and courtyard, and 40,000 square feet of event space – making our downtown Jacksonville convention center hotel the ideal spot for professional meetings and lavish events in Northeast Florida. Experience the coastal undercurrents and feel the southern hospitality when you stay at the Southbank Hotel at Jacksonville Riverwalk.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Information on ‘What To Do’  and how to get to it in the beautiful city of Jacksonville!

BOAT DOCKS

Boaters are welcome to dock along the St. Johns River during the Jacksonville Jazz Festival!

HOURS:
While the docks themselves are open 24 hours, the entrance to the festival from the docks will only be open during festival hours.

RULES & REGULATIONS:
Boat docks will be available first come first serve. Please note that they are considered to be outside of the festival footprint so you will need to go through the special boat dock entrance point to go in and out of the event.

Boaters wanting to enter the festival will receive a boater wristband at the entrance on the Boat Docks, so that they can access the boat docks when they go to leave.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For any questions regarding the boat docks, please contact:
Jim Suber, City of Jacksonville Dockmaster
904-630-0839 or jsuber@coj.net

ROAD CLOSURES

  • Monday, May 22nd 7:00 AM (to end Monday 5/29 2:00 AM)
    • Hogan St from Water St south to Riverfront, vehicle traffic North to E Bay Street
  • Tuesday, May 23rd 7:00 AM (to end Tuesday 5/30 2:00 AM)
    • Continue with all previous closures
    • Independent Dr from Hogan St to Laura St
  • Wednesday, May 24th No New Closures
  • Thursday, May 25th 6:00 AM (to end Monday 5/29 2:00 AM)
    • Continue with all previous closures
    • Close Hogan St south from Bay St with moving pass for festival setup & VyStar parking garage only
    • Close Laura St from Bay St to Independent Dr with moving pass for festival setup & Wells Fargo parking garage only
    • Full closure Independent Dr from Hogan St to Newnan St (to end Tuesday 5/30 2:00 AM)
    • Full closure Newnan St from Bay St to Independent Dr
    • Full closure of the Newnan St northbound exit on Main St Bridge
    • Set VMB boards (see map page 7)
  • Friday, May 26th (to end Monday 5/29 2:00 AM)
    • Continue with all previous closures
    • Reset VMB boards (see map page 8)
    • Full closure of pass road from Independent Dr to Bay St under Main Street Bridge
    • Partial closure of Southernmost Lane of Bay St from Hogan St to Market St (lane closed for event golf cart traffic only)

BAGGED METERS All street parking will begin to be suspended on 5/22/23 at 6:00pm and will resume beginning 5/29/23 unless otherwise specified.

  • Sunday, May 21st Evening 6:00 PM
    • Hogan St from Water St to the Riverfront (resume Tuesday 5/30)
    • Liberty St from Bay St to the Riverfront (resume Tuesday 5/30)
  • Monday, May 22nd Evening 6:00 PM
    • Continue Hogan St from Water St to Bay St
    • Independent Dr from Hogan to Main St Bridge
    • Newnan St from Bay St to Independent Dr
    • Market St from Bay St to Back of Hyatt Hotel (Courthouse Dr)
  • Wednesday, May 24th Evening 6:00 PM
    • Laura St from Independent Dr to Bay St
    • Continue Newnan St to Riverfront
    • Coastline Dr (in front of Hyatt Parking garage on Riverfront)
  • Thursday, May 25th Evening 6:00 PM
    • o Bay St from Hogan St to Market St (only meters on southernmost lane)