The city of Jacksonville was founded in 1822, so this year marks 200 years since the River City came into existence, and city leaders decided that was something worth celebrating!

Mayor Lenny Curry, along with the Jacksonville Historical Society and Airstream Ventures, on Thursday will announce the plans for the official Jacksonville Bicentennial Celebration.

Mayor Lenny Curry, along with the Jacksonville Historical Society and Airstream Ventures, on Thursday will announce the plans for the official Jacksonville Bicentennial Celebration.

The city of Jacksonville is gearing up to celebrate and commemorate its bicentennial.