City to host ‘Playoffs in the Park’ fan event on Saturday ahead of Wild Card game
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville will host Playoffs in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverfront Plaza to get fans ready for the Jacksonville Jaguars playoff game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
RELATED: Home playoff test awaits Jaguars against Bills
The free, family-friendly event will feature an appearance by THE ROAR, lawn games, live music, face painting, a cornhole tournament and food trucks.
Event details
What: Playoffs in the Park — free, family-friendly pregame event
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
Where: Riverfront Plaza, 2 W. Independent Drive, Jacksonville
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