Sesquicentennial Celebration | Jacksonville, TX

This is a nostalgic throwback to Jacksonville’s 1972 Centennial Parade! Kids should decorate in their best RED, WHITE and BLUE and plan to take to Commerce Street in a free wheeling salute to Jacksonville. All kids are welcome on trikes, bikes, wagons, big wheels, whatever they love to ride! This event will immediately follow the Sesquicentennial Choir performance at the steps of the Tomato Bowl and go towards the overpass and kids rides.

Line Up begins at 9:45 am. All riders to be in place by 10:15 am.
Drop off at Tomato Bowl - Austin Street @ US 79 or Wilson Street beside Library.
Procession to begin at 10:30am immediately following the Community Choir performance on the Tomato Bowl Steps.
Procession ends at overpass. There will be a secured area for kids ride storage.
Bikes should be picked up no later than 5:30pm.
EACH RIDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TAGGING THEIR BIKE FOR ID/PICK UP.
The first 250 riders will receive a commemorative bicycle bell and flag sponsored by UT Health Jacksonville.
Riders are asked to DECORATE their bikes, trikes, etc. in Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Theme.
No noisemakers, music, etc.

Postmasters Coffee Co., located within the Historic Landmark Post Office, will be hosting an Artisan's Market.

The market will feature pop up shops by local independent artisans, crafters and producers and is scheduled from 8 am – 4 pm on Saturday, October 22 during the day long downtown Street Festival Celebration.

As guests browse, they’ll be able to enjoy selections from Postmaster’s delectable menu of muffins, pastries, danishes, quiche, cookies, sandwiches, salads, locally roasted espresso, and signature beverages. Visitors will also enjoy taking in the grandeur of the historical art deco building.