Come out to Jacksonville Beach join Ocean Beaches American Legion Post 129, 5th District Riders and our community for a walk, party and a day of camaraderie to help End Veteran Suicides at our Challenge 22 Walk set for March 23, 2024 at the Jacksonville Beach Pavilion, 75 First Street North.
The goal is to have a great time while raising awareness of a tragic epidemic of 22 suicides per day due to PTSD – and raising funds for veteran suicide prevention partners. We are asking everyone to register to walk for $22 to honor the 22 lives that are taken every day due to veteran suicide.
Registration & sign-in will begin at 8 a.m., followed by a 2.2 mile walk on the beach at 9 a.m. from the Pavilion Lawn to Oceanfront Park and back.
When our walkers return, our ceremony will begin, with guest speakers, food, vendors, and music from the Matt Altman Band, along with children’s carnival games on the Pavilion Lawn – with more activities and fun continuing at American Legion Post 129 after the event.
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Live music: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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MC Yogi
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Saturday, May 17: Festival of Chariots
Welcome & main performances: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Welcome / opening address
Dance performances
Live music
Vendors and exhibits open
Lunch: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Free vegetarian meal available to all
Chariot procession: 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Join us on the beach for the chariot procession. If you want to stay back at the Pavilion festival site, live music will continue on the stage. Vendors and exhibits will be also be open.
Live music on the stage: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
When the chariot procession returns, there will be a final high-energy live mantra music performance on the stage.
Vendors at the market sell a wide selection of in-season, local and organic produce, local all-natural meats, free-range eggs, cut flowers, locally roasted organic coffees, edible plants and trees, orchids, handcrafted teas, gluten-free and vegan foods, handcrafted cheeses, locally made desserts, freshly baked breads, local honey and other seasonal delights.
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