← Part of River City Pride Festival
Part of the Gay Jacksonville Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Jacksonville
The River City Pride Cabaret is the weekend's ticketed marquee show (18+) — polished drag and live performance with national touring talent, billed by the organization as the crown jewel of Jacksonville Pride.
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Sat, Oct 3
12 PM - 8 PM
Riverside Park, Five Points, Jacksonville
Jacksonville's River City Pride 2026 — the Riverside parade, free Five Points festival, the Cabaret, best gay bars, and where to stay.
Sat, Oct 3
2 PM - 4 PM
Willowbranch Park, Riverside, Jacksonville
Jacksonville's River City Pride Parade — 2 PM from Willowbranch Park, 1.5 miles through Riverside and Five Points to Riverside Park.
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