2023 Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day

A free, community event that provides a family friendly atmosphere to learn about Pagan and other nature based traditions!  We welcome everyone to attend!

Festivities include: educational workshops, charity drives, rituals, stage performances, and local vendor, nonprofit, and Pagan organization booths.

​Event is rain or shine!

A community is made strong by its people uniting together in compassion, understanding, acceptance, and support.  JaxPPA is run by volunteers!

Sunday September 24, 2023
11 am to 4 pm
Riverside Artist Square

Calling all Vendors, Nonprofits, and Workshop leads!
Registration Application


​Last year's program below:

2022 Jax Pagan Pride Program

Charity Drives

Charity drive donations during ​Jax Pagan Pride Day can be dropped off at the Welcome Booth!
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Please visit their website to view the items to donate during the event: https://www.hubbardhouse.org/inkind
Hubbard House is the full-service, certified domestic violence center serving Duval and Baker counties. They provide life-saving, life-changing shelter & services for thousands of local survivors of domestic violence and their children each year. Survivors can access these free, confidential resources through the 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline, available by phone at (904) 354-3114 or by text at (904) 210-3698. You can see more information about the services Hubbard House provides at www.hubbardhouse.org
Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue is a St. Augustine, Florida-based 501(c)(3) supporting adoption, spay and neuter, and responsible care of animals. Along with education, outreach, and adoption and fostering programs, Ayla’s Acres also maintains a 45-acre sanctuary where “unadoptable” animals may live out their lives with peace, love, and dignity.

For more information, visit https://aylasacres.org/

2023 Event Sponsors

Rituals
Opening Blessing - 
Autumn Equinox Ritual - 

Last Year's Stage Performances

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​Palmettos & Pines is a folk-style band from Jacksonville, Florida. Husband and wife duo, Jeremy and Mandi Gause, have been playing as a couple since 2020. Later that year, Alex Miller joined the group to add lead guitar to the sound. As a trio, the band has released one song, "Still Raining," and is planning to record an album later this year. Though founded as an original band, Palmettos & Pines performs several covers from different genres of music as a way to "just have fun." 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PalmettosAndPines​
Jon Is a Jacksonville Singer/Songwriter who offers strong vocals and finger style guitar work to perform a mix of standard and contemporary folk, country, and ballads. His style is influenced by artists like John Prine, John Denver, and Dan Fogelberg. 

He performed in the wineries and clubs on Whidbey Island in Washington, offering more of his own songs, and since moving to Jacksonville from the Seattle area in November 2020, Jon has been a regular performer at the Open Mics in Saint Augustine and Jacksonville. He performs his solo show in Saint Augustine at Ann O’Malleys, The Hilton Doubletree Oak Room and Puccini’s  Pizzeria, and Tabula Rasa Brewing Company in Jacksonville.

Jon’s three  solo albums, “One More Tomorrow,” War Prayer,” and “November Moon” (released in 2022} are available on all digital distribution and streaming services, and BandCamp (jonanastasio.bandcamp.com).

Jon is an Arch Priest in the Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Tradition’s Chosen Path Church in Jacksonville.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonAnastasioMusic
Jonanastasio.bandcamp.com
jmanastasio@gmail.com
https://express.adobe.com/page/RpDhqtIZHIspI/
Formed in 2019 and with roots in the Jacksonville, FL punk scene Stillfire Bellows have sparked a unique indie folk sound! Having opened for Chris Demakes of Less Than Jake, Joe Jack Talcum of The Dead Milkmen, and hosting their own shows live and livestreamed on social media, the duo have been building a following in Jacksonville and beyond. Their debut 6 song ep “Prophets and Postcards” , the single “Hot Shower, Cold Beer”, and 2 full length albums “The Long Morrow” and “Miss January” are available now on all digital platforms. Their most recent single “Treecreeper” has a insanely fun music video on YouTube!
Ancient City Sirens - Blue Lotus World Dance
Improvisation belly dance troupe based in St Augustine that is available to perform at festivals and events with various themes, including: Pirate, Mermaid, Spanish fusion, Celtic, Star Wars, Holidays, and more!
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https://www.facebook.com/ancientcitysirens
https://www.facebook.com/bluelotusdancers

Last Year's Food Vendors

African Love Kitchen
Homemade Fresh African food by Tanzanian chef Ibrahim Mahem. Chef uses his love for his culture in his creations to make you feel his homeland in every bite. Vegetarian and Vegan options available!

Rosita's Latin Flavor truck
Large menu with tons of options for tasty latin flavor food.

Nitrogen Creamery
Nitrogen Creamery creates ice cream, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, floats and more using -320 degrees liquid nitrogen!

Location - Riverside Artist Square (under Fuller Warren bridge)
715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204

The Riverside Artist Square is a large market parking lot in the beautiful Riverside area of Jacksonville.  Venue is right off the water under the Fuller Warren bridge.  There is a ton of vendor space, real restroom facilities, and a stadium seating stage area.  Pets are welcome to attend as long as they are well behaved, on leash or otherwise properly crated, and you pick up their waste and dispose of it appropriately to keep our location enjoyable for all!

Parking is available across the street from the venue at the Vystar Credit Union - 760 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 or street side parking.  
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