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As you travel through the World of Nations Celebration, experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. Grab your event passport and join us for an adventure at the 29th Annual World of Nations Celebration!

Location:  Tailgaters Parking -  225 Talleyrand Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Friday, February 26th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (9 a.m. - 11 a.m. will be Sensory Friendly**)
  • Saturday, February 27th: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 28th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

** On the first day of the event, Friday, February 26, the World of Nations Celebration will offer special “Sensory Friendly” programming from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. This time will be an opportunity for individuals with sensitivities to processing sensory information such as sound, light, touch, etc., to explore the cultural experiences comfortably.
 

Tickets for the 2021 World of Nations Celebration are now on sale for $5 +tax & fees!  


This is a rain or shine event, tickets are non-refundable.

As we work to limit the event capacity due to COVID-19, limited advance tickets are avaliable. Once advance tickets sell out, additional tickets will be available for sale at the gate. Please note, all ticket sales are cashless. Only Visa, Discover, and Master Card Credit and Debit Cards are accepted at the gate.

Due to enhanced security measures, the following items are not permitted: Outside food and drinks, coolers, pets (with the exception of service animals), bikes, skates, drones and weapons (other than permitted pursuant to Fla. Stat. §790.06)

Parking is available for $10 per car in lots A, B, C & D and will open 1 hour prior to the event opening. Parking will be cashless payment only, cash will not be accepted.






To ensure the health and safety of all guests, staff, and participants, the World of Nations Celebration has implemented the following COVID-19 mitigation protocols:
 
Face Coverings
  • Face coverings will be required upon entry and within the event site at all times, unless actively eating or drinking in a stationary position while maintaining physical distance from others.
Face Coverings Ejection Policy
  • The first time a staff member or security personnel identifies someone not properly wearing a mask, they will be reminded to put on their mask. The second time this occurs, they will be given a verbal warning and informed that if they are seen not properly wearing a mask for a third time, they will be asked to leave the event. The third time this occurs, the individual will be asked to leave the event.
Cashless Payments
  • All City of Jacksonville point-of-sale locations will be cashless including: event ticket purchases, beverage booths which include beer, wine, soda and water. Debit or credit cards will only be accepted (wireless and mobile payment will not be available).
  • Cashless payments are highly encouraged at all locations within the event.
Bag Policy
  • Security will be checking all bags upon entry. Clear bags are strongly encouraged to speed up this process.
Health Screening:
By attending the World of Nations Celebration, the attendee is agreeing to the following health questionnaire:
  • Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
  • Have you had any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days?
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath of difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore Throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Have you been in close contact with any individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
  • Do you have any reason to believe you or anyone in your household has been exposed to or acquired COVID-19?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not permitted to enter the facility.

Parking
  • Vehicles will be parked in alternating spaces to allow a single parking space between each vehicle. Once the lot fills, parking attendants will fill the empty alternative spaces.
Sanitation
  • Hand sanitizer stations and foot-pump hand washing stations will be placed throughout the event. In addition, there will be bathrooms with running water for hand washing.
  • All surfaces will be disinfected prior to the event.
  • During the event, cleaning crews will continue to sanitize high-touch surfaces with disinfectant.
Seating
  • Picnic tables will be spaced throughout the event so households can eat and drink among their group.
 
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To ensure the health and safety of all guests, staff, and participants, the World of Nations Celebration has implemented the following COVID-19 mitigation protocols:

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Pre-Purchase Mobile Tickets
  • Tickets are available now on Eventbrite for $5 + tax and fees. It is encouraged that guest pre-purchase tickets for the World of Nations Celebration. Click here to purchase tickets.
  • As we work to limit the event capacity due to COVID-19, limited advance tickets are avaliable. Once advance tickets sell out, additional tickets will be available for sale at the gate. Please note, all ticket sales are cashless. Only Visa, Discover, and Master Card Credit and Debit Cards are accepted at the gate.

Face Coverings
  • Face coverings will be required within entry queue lines approaching the event, upon entry through ticketing and security checks and within the event site at all times, unless actively eating or drinking in a stationary position while maintaining physical distance from others.
  • Children age 3 and under are not required to wear a mask. Children over the age of 3 must where a mask following the above requirements.
Face Coverings Ejection Policy
  • The first time a staff member or security personnel identifies someone not properly wearing a mask, they will be reminded to put on their mask. The second time this occurs, they will be given a verbal warning and informed that if they are seen not properly wearing a mask for a third time, they will be asked to leave the event. The third time this occurs, the individual will be asked to leave the event.

Cashless Payments
  • All City of Jacksonville point-of-sale locations will be cashless including: event ticket purchases, beverage booths which include beer, wine, soda and water. Debit or credit cards will only be accepted (wireless and mobile payment will not be available) at those locations.
  • However, although cashless payments are highly encouraged at all vendor locations within the event, there may be countries that only have the capacity to accept cash. Therefore, there will be VyStar Credit Union ATMs available for guests to withdraw cash if needed.
  • Parking is available for $10 per car in lots A, B, C & D and will open 1 hour prior to the event opening. Parking will be cashless payment only, cash will not be accepted.
  • Cashless payments are highly encouraged at all locations within the event.
Bag Policy
  • Security will be checking all bags upon entry. Clear bags are strongly encouraged to speed up this process.
Health Screening:
By attending the World of Nations Celebration, the attendee is agreeing to the following health questionnaire:
  • Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
  • Have you had any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days?
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath of difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore Throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Have you been in close contact with any individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
  • Do you have any reason to believe you or anyone in your household has been exposed to or acquired COVID-19?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not permitted to enter the facility.

Parking
  • Vehicles will be parked in alternating spaces to allow a single parking space between each vehicle. Once the lot fills, parking attendants will fill the empty alternative spaces.
Sanitation
  • Hand sanitizer stations and foot-pump hand washing stations will be placed throughout the event. In addition, there will be bathrooms with running water for hand washing.
  • All surfaces will be disinfected prior to the event.
  • During the event, cleaning crews will continue to sanitize high-touch surfaces with disinfectant.
Seating
  • Picnic tables will be spaced throughout the event so households can eat and drink among their group.
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Where is the 2021 World of Nations Celebration located? 

How much are tickets? 

  • Tickets are $5 + tax. Children 3 and under are free.
  • ​As we work to limit the event capacity due to COVID-19, limited advance tickets are avaliable. Once advance tickets sell out, additional tickets will be available for sale at the gate. Please note, all ticket sales are cashless. Only Visa, Discover, and Master Card Credit and Debit Cards are accepted at the gate.

Can I buy tickets before the event? 

Can I purchase tickets the day of at the event site? 

  • Yes, tickets are available the day of the event with a debit or credit card only. Cash will not be accepted for ticket sales. 

What items are not permitted into the event site and is there a bag policy? 

  • Outside food and drinks, coolers, pets (with the exception of service animals), bicycles, skateboards, hover boards, roller blades, go-peds, drones and weapons of any kind (other than permitted pursuant to Fla. Stat. §790.06) 

  • Security will be checking all bags upon entry. Clear bags are strongly encouraged to speed up this process.  

Where can I park and how much is parking? 

  • Parking is available for $10 per car at TIAA Bank Field lots A, B, C and D and will open 1 hour prior to the event opening. Parking will be cashless payment only; cash will not be accepted. 

Will cash be accepted at the event? 

  • All City of Jacksonville point-of-sale locations will be cashless including: event ticket purchases, parking, and beverage booths which include beer, wine, soda and water. Debit or credit cards will only be accepted (wireless and mobile payment will not be available) at those locations.
  • However, although cashless payments are highly encouraged at all vendor locations within the event, there may be countries that only have the capacity to accept cash. Therefore, there will be VyStar Credit Union ATMs available for guests to withdraw cash if needed.

What countries are participating? 

  • The Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Native America, Palestine, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa, St. Lucia, Turkey, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.A., Venezuela 

Are there COVID-19 protocols in place? 

  • Yes, COVID-19 safety protocols have been implemented and can be found under the “COVID-19 SAFETY” tab. 

Will alcohol be available for purchase? 

  • Beer and wine will be available for purchase with a debit or credit card at beverage booths. 

Is there re-entry or refunds? 

  • Re-entry is not permitted, and tickets are non-refundable. 

Is there an entertainment schedule? 

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COUNTRY PARTICIPATION

The World of Nations Celebration takes great pride in its long tradition of providing an outstanding educational experience for its visitors. This exciting journey allows attendees to experience the rich cultural tradition and unique heritage of nations and regions such as:

Bahamas | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominican Republic |
Ghana | Haiti | Honduras | India | Indonesia | Italy | Jamaica | Japan | Mexico  | Native America | Palestine | Peru | Puerto Rico | South Africa | St. Lucia | Turkey | Venezuela | US Virgin Islands | United States of America

At this time, applications for the 2021 World of Nations Celebration have closed. If you are a cultural non-profit organization interested in participating in 2022 as a country representative, visit the Country Participation webpage which includes guidelines to help you have the best experience possible. For more information, please email Becca Leon at RebeccaL@coj.net.

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The City of Jacksonville is seeking volunteers for various shifts and positions at the 2021 World of Nations Celebration. If you are interested in volunteering for this special occasion, please proceed directly to the online registration at https://cityofjacksonville.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/.  For more information, please contact Paola Lorenzo at PLorenzo@coj.net.
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