October 9, 2019
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars will celebrate the NFL’s 100th anniversary and the team’s 25th season during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 11-13. Events throughout the community will celebrate football from Pop Warner to professional, highlighting Jaguars players past and present and recognizing the next generation of Jaguars fans.
JAGUARS TAKE OVER FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
| What: | The Jaguars will be on-site when the Andrew Jackson High School Tigers take on the Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles, who are led by Head Coach and former Jaguars QB Mark Brunell, on Friday night. Prior to the game, coaches from both teams will be presented with commemorative 25th season footballs in the locker room. Jaguars players will serve as honorary captains for the game and members of THE ROAR, Jaxson de Ville and the Jax Pack will be present to entertain fans. |
| When: | Friday, Oct. 11 7 p.m.: Kickoff |
| Where: | Jangro Stadium 4455 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 |
| Contact: | Amanda Holt, Jacksonville Jaguars // holtaf@nfl.jaguars.com, (904) 633-6509 |
“FOR THE LOVE OF FOOTBALL FAN FEST” POWERED BY MILLER ELECTRIC
| What: | The Jaguars will host a free-to-attend, family festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1 – 7:30 p.m. at Daily’s Place. The event will feature inflatables, face painting, a zip line, photo opportunities and appearances by Jaguars Legends, Jaxson De Ville and the D-Line. Advanced registration is encouraged at www.jaguars.com/fanfest. As a special treat for some lucky up-and-coming football players, Fan Fest will also welcome six local Pop Warner teams from around Northeast Florida to Daily’s Place to play their Saturday games inside the Dream Finder’s Homes Flex Field. Each of the three games throughout the day will feature the hallmarks of an NFL game including team introductions, play-by-play commentary and video board highlights. |
| When: | Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 1 p.m.: Gates Open 1:30 – 3 p.m.: Jaguars Foundation Legends Autograph Signing (advanced purchase required) 2 – 3 p.m.: Jr. ROAR Clinic1:30 p.m.: Pop Warner Games Begin 7:30 p.m.: Event Concludes |
| Who: | Jaguars alumni, including Tony Boselli, Mark Brunell and Keenan McCardell,will participate in an autograph signing from 1:30 – 3 p.m. and be available for interviews at its conclusion. The participating Pop Warner teams were selected by Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. and include the Creeks Outlaws, Sweetwater Cardinals, Westside Wildcats, Arlington Seminoles, Lakeshore Raiders and Henry Brown Panthers. |
| Where: | Daily’s Place |
JAGUARS LEGENDS COMMUNITY GALA
| What: | The party continues Saturday night with the Jaguars Legends Community Gala hosted by the Jacksonville Chamber and PRI Productions. The event kicks off with red carpet arrivals including more than 75 Jaguars legends and local dignitaries. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. |
| When: | Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 7 p.m.: Red Carpet Arrivals and Interviews 8 p.m.: Gala Begins 8:15 p.m.: Welcome Remarks 10 p.m.: Performance by the Quad City DJs 11 p.m.: Event Concludes |
| Who: | Jaguars Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tom CoughlinJacksonville Mayor Lenny CurryJAX Chamber President and CEO Daniel Davis |
| Where: | Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center1000 Water StreetJacksonville, FL 32202 |
