The River City Live crew kicked off the home opening weekend at EverBank Stadium with plenty of excitement. They were joined by Jaxson DeVille, the Jaguars’ energetic mascot, along with members of the Jaguars’ defensive line and the Roar of the Jaguars cheerleaders—who even gave Eden a chance to practice with them.

It's the 25th annual Painting of the Paws and it kicks off the 2019 Jaguars season. The Jax Chamber and Jax Chamber of Downtown Council host this year's event. Its a fun, fair, get up and cheer and roar for your Jaguars. It just starts the season off right for us here in Jacksonville," said Kimberly Gill, chairwoman of the Painting of the Paws committee. Parking is free in Lot H.The 2019 Jaguars season officially begins Thursday with a pre-season game against the Baltimore Ravens at 7:30 p.m.