# Riverside Avondale Luminaria

> Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 20
- Where: Historic Riverside Avondale district (Riverside Avondale Preservation), 2623 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Riverside Avondale Preservation
- Official page: https://riversideavondale.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Riverside Avondale's annual Luminaria, a one-evening neighborhood tradition of more than 40 years in which the historic Riverside Avondale district is lit by candlelight. Families walk the streets of luminaries on a Sunday evening before Christmas. Riverside Avondale Preservation says luminary kit purchase details are coming.

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