Downtown Jacksonville drew thousands Friday night as the city celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of Riverfront Plaza alongside its annual Christmas Tree Lighting. City officials and families alike described the night as a major success, with strong turnout and smooth operations throughout the packed event.
The official countdown to the tree lighting energized the crowd, marking the beginning of an evening full of festivities. While the Christmas tree illuminated the skyline, much of the excitement centered around the first public look at Riverfront Plaza.
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Lucas Dos-Santos was among the many locals eager to see the new space.
“You know I love how we’re opening up the park, and you know, having people come out here to downtown.”…