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Gainesville earns Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence

Published on September 29, 2023

The International Downtown Association (IDA) recognized the City of Gainesville with the 2023 Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence. The award honors the city’s resourceful and innovative approach to revitalizing its historic downtown through work performed by the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA), the Department of Sustainable Development, and the University of Florida.

Registration opens for City of Gainesville holiday parade entries

Published on September 26, 2023

Registration has opened for participation in the City of Gainesville’s 2023 A Very GNV Holiday Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 2.

Neighbors enjoy new amenities at Forest Park

Published on September 25, 2023

It was a day of celebration as the City of Gainesville’s Forest Park reopened Saturday to the delight of the large crowd that came to enjoy the southwest park’s many new amenities.

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Traffic Violence

For the Gainesville City Commission, traffic safety is a top priority and staff is taking efforts to reverse the upward trend in traffic accidents.

Climate Action

Beginning with the selection of a chief climate officer in January 2023, the City of Gainesville looks to bring together its climate initiatives and get residents involved.

2023 Holiday Parade

The inaugural holiday parade is Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 and leads into the holiday dance party and lights celebration.

Events

National Hispanic Heritage Month Events

October 13, 2023

Friday, September 15: Celebrate Dance
Saturday, September 16: Live Music Performance with Tropix (Salsa, Merengue and Bachata)
Friday, September 22: Movie Night at Bo Diddley Plaza: Family Film Encanto
Friday, October 13: UF World Music Festival

U.S. Navy Band Commodores in concert

October 27, 2023

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. They will be performing at the Historic Thomas Center on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

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Gainesville earns Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence

Registration opens for City of Gainesville holiday parade entries

Neighbors enjoy new amenities at Forest Park

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2023 Holiday Parade

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U.S. Navy Band Commodores in concert

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