Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

A City of Jacksonville public park honoring the legacy of James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson in the heart of Jacksonville's historic LaVilla neighborhood.

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Wind down with Ev'ryBody Yoga on Thursday, April 16, at 6:15 p.m. at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

Instructor Jasmine Chanae leads a relaxing one-hour practice for all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced

Ev'ryBody Yoga is free every Thursday at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park, located at 120 N. Lee Street, Jax Fl 32204

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Ev'ryBody Yoga begins this Thursday, April 9, at 6:15 p.m. at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park.

Join instructor Jasmine Chanae for a calming 60-minute session for all ages and stages, beginner to advanced

Ev'ryBody Yoga is free every Thursday at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park, located at 120 N. Lee Street, Jax Fl 32204

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After sunset, on those cold January nights, swing by Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park and watch it come alive as the letters glow and ethereal fog rises from the ground!

📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Calling ev’ryone to reconnect with nature! Slow down and take in all of the beauty Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park has to offer. Come for a picnic with friends or some alone time to reset; there will always be a place for you here.

📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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LaVilla’s Jacksonville Terminal was a bustling area in the 1940’s, welcoming 40,000 trains and 10 million passengers at its peak. As one of the busiest passenger rail stations in the South, it helped make LaVilla a hot spot where people were consistently coming and going, expanding the neighborhood’s reach and influence. During this time, LaVilla’s Black community thrived and grew, shaping the creativity and culture that defined the neighborhood.

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park continues that legacy today, celebrating Black artistry and community, while honoring LaVilla as a hub where ev’rybody is welcome to gather.

📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park was created as a space where people could come together and feel connected to LaVilla’s history. In 2025, we saw that purpose grow through our weekly gatherings, from movement and wellness classes to dancing, markets, family events, and the special moments that brought new faces into the park. Each activation added its own spark, helping this place feel alive throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who showed up and all of our activators who spent their time, energy, and expertise making each event so special for our community!

Here is to ev’ry voice that helped carry LaVilla’s story forward this year. The community makes this park what it is, and we cannot wait to continue that work in 2026.

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J. Rosamond Johnson played an important role in the growth of Black musical theater, appearing in major productions such as Porgy and Bess as Lawyer Frazier and taking part in Cabin in the Sky, a Broadway musical created for an all-Black cast. Productions like these were rare opportunities for Black performers at the time and offered space for Black stories and voices to be seen on some of the country’s biggest stages.

Johnson’s work helped show what was possible for Black artists in theater, creating space for others to rise in their own ways. Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park honors that legacy in LaVilla and continues it by making space for local artists to share their work with the community.

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LaVilla in Lights is tomorrow, and we're getting ready for an evening that celebrates the people and history that shape LaVilla. Join us for Soultry Jazz from Akia Uwanda, a holiday vendor market, a moment of appreciation for our 2025 Activators, and a cozy outdoor showing of This Christmas. Bring your blankets and settle in for a warm, community-centered night at LEVS.

📅 Saturday, December 20 | 4:00–9:00 PM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Free and open to the public

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It’s been a really great year at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park, with so many activations along the way. Join us for our last big event of the year at LaVilla in Lights! ✨

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Why wait for the New Year to learn the dances you keep seeing at parties and cookouts? Line Dancing with Jazzco makes it easy to jump in. This upbeat class teaches steps that keep your body moving and your confidence growing, and it is open to ev'ryone!

📅 Saturday, December 20 | 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Always free

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LaVilla in Lights is nearly here, bringing a fa-la-la feeling to the park as we celebrate the community that has grown at LEVS this year. This celebration brings together the neighbors, partners, and activators who have helped shape LEVS throughout the year to create a space that feels both familiar and full of possibility.

As the sun sets, Akia Uwanda’s Soultry Jazz will fill the park, followed by a holiday vendor market and a moment of appreciation for our 2025 Activators. The evening winds down on the Lifted Lawn with a cozy outdoor showing of This Christmas. Bring your blankets, settle in, and enjoy a night made for community.

📅 Saturday, December 20 | 4:00–9:00 PM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Free, family-friendly, and open to the public."

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Give your body the gift of movement with Ev’ryBody Yoga led by Jasmine. Her practice uses slow, steady poses that support flexibility, balance, and overall well-being. It is a simple way to care for your body and reset at the end of the day. All levels welcome, just bring a yoga mat!

📅 Thursday, December 18 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Always free

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Warm up a cool December morning with Senior Fit: Chair Yoga led by Brenda Starwalker. This seated practice offers gentle stretches and slow, steady movement that help build flexibility, support balance, and keep your body feeling strong through the season. Wheelchairs and walkers are always welcome.

📅 Tuesday, December 16 | 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Always free

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SUNDAY FUNDAY DATE CHANGE! This month’s Sunday Funday Market is taking on a holiday twist as part of LaVilla in Lights ✨ Instead of its usual Sunday spot, the market will be held on Saturday, December 20, during the park’s year-end celebration. @floridafishpepperco will host a special lineup of local vendors that brings extra warmth and creativity to the evening.

If this market is part of your monthly routine, be sure to save the updated Saturday date so you can be part of the LaVilla in Lights festivities!

📅 Saturday, December 20 | 4:00–9:00 PM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Free and open to ev'ryone! Register here: https://t.co/bpTTw087jZ

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In 1929 the Ritz Theatre opened right in LaVilla and quickly became one of the neighborhood’s most important spaces. LaVilla is known for its music and creativity, and the Ritz is a huge part of that story. It is often listed as one of the historic venues on the Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of performance spaces that welcomed Black artists during a time when opportunities were limited in many other places. As part of the Circuit, the Ritz became a place where local talent and touring acts could be seen and supported.

Today, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park continues that spirit. The park offers room for music and art to grow in LaVilla alongside the Ritz, inviting people to reconnect with the artistry and talent that have always shaped this community.

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LaVilla in Lights is a community celebration inspired by the people who make LaVilla what it is. The evening honors the history and heart of the neighborhood while spotlighting the activators and partners who’ve helped build community at LEVS.

The night begins with live Soultry Jazz from Akia Uwanda, followed by a vendor market and a moment of appreciation for our 2025 activators. After sunset, the park transforms into an outdoor movie night with a showing of This Christmas. Bring your blankets and chairs and settle onto the Lifted Lawn for a warm, community-centered evening at LEVS.

📅 Saturday, December 20 | 4:00–9:00 PM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Free, family-friendly, and open to the public

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The last Playdate of 2025 is here, and we’re saving the most fun for December. 💪 The Playdate by Audreyonna Banks is bringing wellness to the park in the most playful way, with BIPOC-led movement sessions, youth-focused activities, and healing-centered resources that make caring for yourself feel easy to step into. Now starting at 10:00 AM.

📅 Saturday, December 13 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Free and open to all

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Ease into the season with Ev’ryBody Yoga led by Keyana “Blu” Camacho. Her Yoga Pilates Fusion class brings a steady, intentional flow that builds strength from the inside out. Expect grounding stretches, core work that warms you up, and movements that help you feel more supported as the holidays get busy.

Ev'ry level and ev'ry body is welcome.

📅 Thursday, December 11 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Always free

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It might be sweater weather, but we’re keeping things warm with a bit of Music & Motion. 🎶 Senior Fit with Ale’ta Turner mixes feel-good songs with low-impact movements designed to wake up your muscles and improve mobility!

Perfect for adults 55 and up, but all ages welcome!

📅 Tuesday, December 9 | 10:00–10:30 AM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Always free

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This month’s LaVilla on Broadway Heritage Tour with Yollie from Explore JAX Core traces the neighborhood’s deep ties to theatre and music. On this walking tour, learn about the Johnson brothers’ Broadway appearances, vaudeville, and the Chitlin Circuit, Ma Rainey’s blues influence, Ray Charles’ early years, and the classical music legacy upheld by the Ritz Chamber Players.

NOTE: This is a fully walking tour, so come ready to get your steps in.

📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00–10:50 AM
📍 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
🆓 Free with registration: https://t.co/zBZhn8YBL5