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Large Crowds Expected Downtown This Saturday For Five Big Events

Ray Hollister
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WJCT News

More than 20,000 people are expected in downtown Jacksonville this weekend as the city hosts five major events geared toward families and sports fans.

The First Coast Kids Triathlon, the World of Nations Celebration, YMCA Kids Day, Art in the Park at Hemming Park, and the Jacksonville Armada soccer match will all be drawing in crowds.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Florida Department of Transportation ask those heading downtown to plan accordingly and allow extra time. JTA is also offering free skyway rides on Saturday from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon.

Peter Haden is an award-winning investigative reporter and photographer currently working with The Center for Investigative Reporting. His stories are featured in media outlets around the world including NPR, CNN en Español, ECTV Ukraine, USA Today, Qatar Gulf Times, and the Malaysia Star.