JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Grab your sunscreen and beach chairs because Jacksonville Beach is set to host the Opening of the Beaches Parade on Sunday.
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The annual sandcastle competition kicked things off on Saturday, and around 2 p.m. on Sunday, the parade will take over the Jax Beach streets, beginning at the corner of 5th Ave North and 2nd Street.
Once it starts, the parade will head to 11th Avenue North and 2nd Street, then turn east toward the ocean. As it reaches 1st Street, the parade will turn south and continue to Beach Boulevard, where it will come to a close.
Here’s some important information for attendees to know about traffic and parking.
Parking
All city lots were closed at 6 a.m., but paid parking will resume at 4 p.m. once the parade concludes.
Road Closures
Police began closing avenues from Beach Boulevard to 5th Avenue North, including 1st and 2nd Streets, starting at 9:30 a.m.
This area will be the staging ground for the parade.
Businesses have already been advised to avoid deliveries on Sunday if possible.
Additionally, once the police department shuts down the parade area, access to the lots and streets mentioned will be restricted to emergency use only.
The event is free to attend and is expected to draw a large crowd, which, coupled with perfect weather, should make it enjoyable for all who wish to participate.
