A signature Jacksonville community event to celebrate local children battling life-threatening illnesses returned Saturday with Dream Day 2026, and News4JAX was there from start to finish.
The Local Station brought you live coverage of Dream Day from setup during The Morning Show to the main event on Channel 4 and our News4JAX+ streaming app.
WATCH: Press play above for a replay of our Positively Jax special coverage of Dream Day 2026
The magical Positively Jax event, brought to you by PRI Productions and Dreams Come True, took place at PRI Productions headquarters, located at 1819 Kings Ave. in Jacksonville. It was free and open to the public to come cheer on the children.
The community came together to give the red carpet treatment to 36 local children, known as Dreamers, who were honored as the heroes they are during the one-of-a-kind celebration.
More than 2,000 attendees filled the festive community gathering, which featured live music, nearly 100 beloved character appearances, a parade, more than 100 local food vendors, 20-plus themed performances, children’s activities, and much more.
More than 200 volunteers were on hand to help make the day a success, and all individuals, organizations, and businesses that participated donated their time and resources to the event.
Dream Day is a signature event of PRI Productions, created in partnership with Dreams Come True of Jacksonville — a nonprofit organization that has been fulfilling the dreams of children with life-threatening conditions since 1984.
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Who are the Dreamers?
At the heart of Dream Day are the Dreamers — this year, that included 36 children from across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia between the ages of 4 and 14 who are facing life-threatening medical conditions with courage and heart.
Each Dreamer arrived individually as their favorite character to a cheering crowd, walked a 150-foot red carpet, and was celebrated as the true star of the day.
Family members and loved ones accompanied each child throughout the event, sharing in a day designed entirely for them.
This year’s event honored children representing a range of life-threatening conditions.
Dreams Come True has fulfilled more than 5,000 dreams for children in its 42-year history.