New Years Eve 2016: Freeze Fest @ Unity Plaza

Winter Freeze Fest, this week’s event updates
Jacksonville, FL, December 28, 2015– Announcing final 6-day event updates for this week, including all performers, 5K Race schedule and New Year’s Eve happenings.
ICE SKATING EVERYDAY
11AM-8PM Sat-Wed, 11AM-6PM Thursday
$10 per person, includes skate rentals, a portion of proceeds benefit the nonprofit Unity Plaza and directly support the event’s musical talent and more!
LIVE MUSIC EVERYDAY – FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Lunchtime – 11:30am-1:30pm
Happy Hour – 5:30pm-7:30pm
UPDATED DAILY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
Monday, Dec 28
9AM Guided Gratitude Meditation
11AM – 8PM Ice Skating
11:30AM – 1:30PM Live BAND on Stage, “Evergreen”
11:30AM – 1:30PM Butt Hutt Smokehouse FOOD TRUCK
2PM Kid’s Fitness Fun Obstacle Course with Unity Boot Camp
5:30PM CommUNITY Yoga (indoor)
5:30PM Live BAND on Stage, “The Willow Wacks”
5:30PM – 7:30PM Chubby Burrito FOOD TRUCK
Tuesday, Dec 29
11AM – 8PM Ice Skating
11:30AM – 1:30PM Live BAND on Stage, “The Willow Wacks”
11:30AM – 1:30PM Butt Hutt Smokehouse FOOD TRUCK
2PM Kid’s Arts & Crafts
5:30PM CommUNITY Yoga with Brenda Starwalker & Live Handpan Concert by Maxime le Royer (indoor)
5:30PM Live BAND on Stage, “Kalani Rose”
5:30PM – 7:30PM Wrap it Up FOOD TRUCK
Wednesday, Dec 30
9AM Guided Renewal Meditation
11AM – 8PM Ice Skating
11:30AM – 1:30PM Live BAND on Stage, “Ferdi & Fox”
11:30AM – 1:30PM Hot Diggity Dawgs FOOD TRUCK
2PM Kid’s Arts & Crafts
5:30PM CommUNITY Yoga (indoor)
5:30PM Live BAND, “David Pigman Duo”
5:30PM – 7:30AM Chunky Tomato FOOD TRUCK

 
Thursday, Dec 31
*9AM NEW YEAR’S CORE VALUES 5K benefitting the The First Tee of North Florida
11AM – 8PM Ice Skating
11:30AM – 1:30PM DJ Jason plays Alternative and Old Wave
11:30AM – 1:30PM Hit-N-Run Grill FOOD TRUCK
5:30PM – 7:30AM What’s the Catch FOOD TRUCK
**8PM RING IN THE NEW YEAR — DANCING & DINING UNDER THE STARS with Sbraga & Company taking over Unity Plaza til the Countdown to Midnight
8-10PM Live BAND, featuring beloved local group “Mondo Mike and the Po’ Boys”
10PM-1AM DJ Gatty brings you into the New Year
12AM FIREWORKS – NEW THIS YEAR – PROVIDED BY THE COJ and viewable from Unity Plaza! The fireworks have moved from the traditional second barge at Friendship Fountain to being shot directly from the Acosta Bridge where they are now viewable from Brooklyn, Unity Plaza and RAM. (see map provided as attachment)
*Register now for the RUN on NYE MORNING! 100% of proceeds benefit First Tee North Florida: http://www.prsracetiming.com/123115—new-years-day-eve-cor…
**Make your reservation now for NEW YEAR’S EVE with Sbraga & Company: http://www.sbragadining.com/sbragaandcompany/
or call 904.746.0909
Unity Plaza is a nonprofit amphitheater and urban park located on Riverside Avenue, in the heart of Jacksonville’s urban neighborhoods. Our staff provides activities, event rental and planning, and facilities management services for the space, so our guests can enjoy free and low-cost activities throughout the year. The place and the purpose work hand-in-hand to provide a setting where the community can relax and unwind, while also creating opportunities for people to discover, connect and celebrate causes and cultural organizations making this city such an amazing place to call home.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jennifer Jones at 904-206-0902 or email at [email protected].