In light of Presidents Day, Jacksonville city government offices, along with various facilities, will be closed this coming Monday. The public should be aware that this includes mainstays such as City Hall and the Duval County Courthouse, among others. In an announcement made public yesterday, it was noted that the closures span across multiple departments and services, impacting a broad array of community resources.
Meanwhile, the eagerly awaited Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade, postponed previously due to harsh weather conditions, is now scheduled to coincide with Presidents Day. The parade is expected to commence at 10:30 am in Lot J, concluding in Lot Z - a sequence citizens can track with a provided route map. Attendees can look forward to extending the festivities until 4 pm with music, vendors, and more celebratory activities, as Jacksonville unites to honor the civil rights leader's enduring legacy.
Crucially, services like garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will continue unaffected by the holiday. The City of Jacksonville has also made provisions for certain recreational sites, such as the Southside Tennis Complex and Huguenot Memorial Park, to maintain operations, albeit with special holiday hours or conditions. These details, alongside the full gamut of closures, can be found in the comprehensive list outlined by the City of Jacksonville in their recent press release.
For matters concerning city services during the holiday, citizens can rely on online resources in lieu of the closed 630-CITY Customer Service Center. With the office not reopening until 8 a.m. Tuesday, all service requests in the interim can be processed via the City of Jacksonville website. The Jacksonville Public Library branches, similarly, will also pause service and will not reopen until the following day.
Animal lovers will find that the ACPS will stay open for adoptions on Presidents Day, albeit with limited hours from 12 pm to 4 pm. For the city's tennis enthusiasts, it is worth mentioning that, all other public courts will remain accessible, despite not having staff presence. Details on the adoption center's schedule and the status of other recreation facilities are also part of the city's bulletin.
In regards to outdoor activities, park-goers will be able to enjoy both Huguenot Memorial Park and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, with both operating under adjusted holiday hours and entry requirements.
