Luminaria Riverside - 2025 Group Holiday Celebration

New Start Time: 6:00PM
The Itinerary

Join us for our annual holiday Meet and Greet, in association with various Jacksonville area Meetups. Dress in holiday attire, your favorite ugly sweater, or something festive for the occasion!

Wear comfortable walking shoes!

First, we'll gather at the Riverside Baptist Church at Park and King Streets. Next, we'll walk around the Riverside neighborhood on sidewalks lit by luminaries, as we enjoy decorated homes, holiday carolers, and even some live music performances.

We may grab a bite to eat or refreshment after, time-permitting:

1. Hoptinger Bier Garden - 1037 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 - open until 2am.
2. Lola's Burrito & Burger Joint - 1522 King St, Jacksonville, FL 32205 - open until 9pm. Directly across the street from the Meetup location.
3. Hawkers Riverside - 1001 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 - open until 10pm.
4. Al's Pizza Riverside - 1620 Margaret St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 - open until 9pm - 5 minutes from Meetup location or 3 minutes from Memorial Park.
5. European Street Cafe - 2753 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205 - open until 9pm - drive about 5-7 minutes from Meetup location.

~~~Weather Advisory~~~
Bring an umbrella, poncho, and old shoes just in case it's raining. We'll delay the walk a few minutes in case of inclement weather.

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The Nickel Tour
Riverside Avondale Preservation organizes the annual Luminaria event in the Riverside, Jacksonville neighborhood.

Homeowners on the the route place luminaries on their sidewalks. Some will also festoon their property with holiday decorations, while others will host small gatherings and local musicians.

The Skinny

1. Location - Riverside Baptist Church at Park & King St - 2650 Park Street · Jacksonville, FL
2. Parking - Allow 10-15 minutes to park. You'll need to find a space off Park St, Herschel St, or Oak St.
3. Dress - Ugly sweaters, Christmas lights, Santa Hats, or other holiday attire encouraged (but not required).
4. Arrival - Please try to arrive by 6:30 PM so the group can start the walk together.
5. I'm running late - Please notify me as soon as possible via Meetup Comments, thank you.

The Notes

• No Attendance Policy - Please come if you can! Happy Holidays to all and see you again in the New Year!