A. Philip Randolph Blvd will be completely closed off on the block between the ballpark and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for several attractions, including a climbing wall, street games and interactive vendor booths. A DJ will provide music on-site for the festivities.
With the street festival running from 4-7 p.m. outside the ballpark, gates open at 6 p.m. for fans to get inside the ballpark. The first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a 2023 magnet schedule presented by DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront. The Jumbo Shrimp 2023 season presented by FIS will get underway at 7:05 p.m. when Jacksonville hosts the Durham Bulls, Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Following the game, fans can enjoy the first postgame fireworks show of the season.