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City Observes Memorial Day May 25

Published on May 21, 2026

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, city offices will be closed Monday, May 25.

Gainesville hosts sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth events

Published on May 20, 2026

The City of Gainesville, in partnership with the community, invites all neighbors to the sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation to National Celebration, a monthlong series of events honoring emancipation and Black history. This year’s theme is A Season of Freedom, Strength & Unity.

Public Works leader Phil Mann named among nation’s top professionals

Published on May 20, 2026

Longtime City of Gainesville Public Works leader Phil Mann has been named one of the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) 2026 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year, a national honor recognizing excellence in public service and infrastructure leadership.

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Homeless Support Services

Here in Gainesville, we believe in a compassionate and dignified approach to helping our houseless neighbors – an approach that starts with active listening.

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

In September 2023, the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) were awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant will be used to create a plan to redevelop and revitalize neighborhoods in east Gainesville.

Events

Forest Bathing at Sweetwater Wetland Park

May 21, 2026

Join us to learn about the benefits of Sweetwater Wetlands Park to the environment and the benefits of the environment to you! This event will include a short hike and a guided forest bathing meditation session. Please bring a mat, towel, or blanket to sit on. Registration on Eventbrite required.

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

May 21, 2026

Every Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., the GCRA is hosting food trucks at GTEC (2153 SE Hawthorne Rd.)! Each week, a variety of food trucks will be at GTEC for the lunch hour and beyond!

Free Fridays Concert Series

May 22, 2026

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R&B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more.

Florida Emancipation Celebration

May 23, 2026

Food and fun for the whole family at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center (837 SE Seventh Ave.)

Memorial Day Commemoration

May 25, 2026

Join us this Memorial Day for a special program honoring Gold Star families and our fallen heroes at the Veterans Monument. The two-hour ceremony features guest speakers, military honors, and a patriotic concert by the Gainesville Brass Quintet.

Eco Buddies

May 26, 2026

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes!

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City Meetings & Agendas

Public Safety & Gun Violence Prevention

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Getting Around Gainesville

Garbage & Recycling

Parks and Public Places

Report a Problem

Online Services, Permits & Payments

News

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City Observes Memorial Day May 25

Gainesville hosts sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth events

Public Works leader Phil Mann named among nation’s top professionals

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Forest Bathing at Sweetwater Wetland Park

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

Free Fridays Concert Series

Florida Emancipation Celebration

Memorial Day Commemoration

Eco Buddies

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

Capital Improvement Projects

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

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Explore Gainesville

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