Jacksonville Poetry Festival 2026 Poetry in the Park

Join us for a midday Poetry in the Park performance featuring Shay Marchanay, whose work explores personal experiences growing up, navigating change, and giving voice to topics often left unspoken, including childhood challenges and self-acceptance. Emceed by Chris Herring, this live poetry performance takes place from 12:00–1:00 PM in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.

Learn more here: https://www.jaxpoetryfest.org/event-details/poetry-in-the-park-3