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Local Living

Latina Women’s League to host 20th Latino Film Festival 

Sep 9, 2024
Events include films, speakers, concerts and art exhibition.
Government + Politics

Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces  

Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
Local Living

4th annual Journey to Juneteenth events slated throughout Gainesville

May 15, 2024
First local event takes place on Saturday at Cotton Club Museum.
Government + Politics

Hinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill   

Mar 28, 2024
State representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
Government + Politics

Gainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking

Mar 21, 2024
Commission creates downtown advisory board.
Local Living

LifeSouth to host 17th annual 5K, party in downtown Gainesville

Feb 14, 2024
Event happens Saturday morning. 
Local Living

Gainesville announces New Year’s Eve events

Dec 28, 2023
Depot Park and Bo Diddley Plaza offer designated places to ring in the new year.
Local Living

Florida MLK Jr. Commission to host week of memorial events in January

Dec 26, 2023
Events will culminate with parade on Jan. 15.
Local Living

GNV Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show slated for weekend

Nov 16, 2023
Event to take place around streets of Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville.
Local Living

Gainesville names Steve Spurrier grand marshal for holiday parade

Oct 5, 2023
Former Florida Gators coach and Heisman Trophy winner to be involved with inaugural A Very GNV Holiday Parade.
Government + Politics

Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza

Sep 28, 2023
Construction could begin this winter.
Local Living

Cedar Key benefit rally to be held at Bo Diddley Plaza

Sep 26, 2023
Saturday event to feature silent auction, raffle and updates for hurricane-ravaged town.
Local Living

Latina Women’s League presents 19th film festival

Sep 15, 2023
Gainesville Latino Film Festival to feature movies, music and dance during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Local Living

Greater GNV International Center to host festival  

Aug 31, 2023
Event serves as a kickoff for Welcoming Week.
News

Sankofa statue unveiled to honor local historian

Jun 19, 2023
Gainesville’s “Journey to Juneteenth” reaches end with colorful dedication ceremony.
Local Living

Gainesville slates nine Juneteenth events

Jun 7, 2023
City to celebrate “The Journey to Juneteenth” starting Saturday.
Local Living

ART to present “The Tempest” 

Apr 13, 2023
Play to be performed throughout Gainesville area.
Local Living

Afro Roots Fest returns to Gainesville

Apr 3, 2023
Two-day festival will feature workshops and concert.
Local Living

Gainesville to host Black History Month events

Feb 2, 2023
City will feature multiple several performances and remembrances in February.
News

Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 

Jan 16, 2023
Public gathers for ceremony, parade to honor civil rights leader.
Local Living

Alachua County to host MLK Day celebrations

Jan 6, 2023
Upcoming events scheduled to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Featured

GNV’s Sparks in the Park lights the night 

Jan 1, 2023
City rang in new year on Saturday night.
Featured

5+ events to celebrate New Year’s Eve weekend 

Dec 29, 2022
From hikes to fireworks and races.
Local Living

Jewish community to celebrate Chanukah 

Dec 16, 2022
Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center to offer community wide programs.

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