Third Thursdays from September to November will feature unique programming in collaboration with cultural groups.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — September 12, 2024 — Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) today announced the return of Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC Bank. Beginning Sept. 19, the monthly event will return to the Southbank Riverwalk from 5 - 8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, spanning from Friendship Fountain to the Chart House.
New to Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC Bank, this season includes an exciting lineup of culture-focused programming, curated by DVI’s partner cultural groups: Rio Latino, Jax Caribbe and Jax Filipinos. Each month will feature live music, food and activations celebrating Latino, Caribbean and Filipino cultures respectively.
For the month of September, Rio Latino will program eight live performances by Awilda Quezada La Tremenda, Baba Caiman, DJ Nandi, Mike Trombone, DJ Excel, DJ BabyJay, DJ Recka and a live timbalero band, showcasing traditional Latin American percussion. Visitors can try authentic Venezuelan cuisine from the El Chamo Criollo food truck as well as Sip & Stroll favorites such as Naked Kitchen, Lazy Days Hotdog Cart, Hardpressed Burgers, Chop It Charlie's and Compass.
“We are so proud of how Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC Bank has become a beloved monthly tradition on the Southbank Riverwalk,” said Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc. “With our new partnerships and programming, we look forward to celebrating all our vibrant Jacksonville communities right here in Downtown on the riverfront. Through music, food, drink and beautiful scenery, Sip & Stroll will become even better, and will showcase how Downtown is for everyone, connecting us together as a community.”
On Oct. 17, Jax Caribbe will bring dance performances by Konpameplease, Tantan, Chillakaya and DJ sets by DJ Jocymix and DJ Sebas. There will be 10 food trucks, ranging from Caribbean food to local fusion favorites, and activities including art vendors and face painting.
To close out the cultural programming for the year, Jax Filipinos will be hosting on Nov. 21, bringing a party ?t for the whole family to the Southbank Riverwalk. Hip-hop group In the Midst, DJ Funktion, and other live musicians like Guijone, Sunlowly, Calire Alfre and DJ Mercee will be performing. There will be dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, live artists, vendors and a car show along with local and regional Filipino food vendors.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the return of this popular monthly event,” said Chris Kalin, PNC regional president for North Florida. “With a reimagined and enhanced Sip & Stroll, Downtown Vision has created an incredible opportunity for residents and visitors to come together to enjoy our beautiful riverfront and celebrate the cultural diversity of our community.”
Attendees are encouraged to stay in the area after Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC Bank is over for the night for free silent disco on the DoubleTree pool deck and to enjoy one of the nightly music and light shows at Friendship Fountain.
For more information, visit DTJax.com/sipandstroll.
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About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, N.A., is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversi?ed ?nancial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate ?nance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
About Downtown Vision:
Downtown Vision is a not-for-pro?t organization revitalizing Downtown Jacksonville through district services, stakeholder support, marketing, research, events and placemaking. Primarily funded by a self-assessment of Downtown property owners and governed by a board representing a diverse array Downtown stakeholders and community leaders, DVI administers a 1.3 square mile Business Improvement District. For more information, visit DTJax.com/dvi.