City of Jackson, MS - Department of Parks & Recreation

06/24/2026

Get R.E A.D.Y. for our Vine Street Swim, Friday, July 17th. 🏊‍♂️ Bring your swimmer for a full week of swim activity culminating in a fun Swim Meet on Friday. Details on the attached flier. Get registered and come enjoy! We will showcase skills the children are learning and will recognize all skill levels, so even beginners need to sign up. Come meet our swim instructors as they demonstrate proper stroke technique

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

Come on out to Juneteenth Celebration

06/18/2026

Come on out to the Juneteenth Extravaganza
Security is being enforced

06/12/2026

Celebrate Freedom, Culture & Community at the Juneteenth Extravaganza!

Join the City of Jackson and 99JAMS Morning Show for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, food, family fun, and celebration!

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Jackson Convention Complex (Outside)
🎟️ FREE Community Event

✨ Event Highlights:
🎈 Kids Zone (4 PM–6 PM)
🛍️ Youth Marketplace featuring young entrepreneurs
🌮 Food Trucks
💵 Chance to Win $997 line dance competition
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Show

Activation zones sponsored by Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium

* Beauty Zone
* HBCU Zone
* Sports Zone and more!

🎤 Live Entertainment Featuring:
🎶 Cupid
🎧 Lil DJ
🎙️ Prep Cashmere
🗣️ Spoken Word Performances
🥁 African Dancing & Cultural Entertainment
Sonny and Thee Baby Tigers and more!

💃🏾 Get ready for the Citywide Line Dance and celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth with friends, family, and neighbors from across the city!

Bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and your community pride as we honor freedom, culture, and unity in the City of Jackson.

Thank you to our sponsors Downtown Jackson Partners, 99JAMS Morning Show, Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium, 99JAMS

06/12/2026

Join us for Movies in the Park Summer Series, a fun-filled family movie night under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for an evening of entertainment, food trucks, and community fun. Don't miss this affordable night out for the entire family!

Event Details:
🗓️June 13th & June 27th

📍Livingston Park
2918 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39209

⏰Gates open at 5:00 p.m., and the movie begins at 5:30 p.m.

🎟️$5 per vehicle (cash only)

Security will be on-site. Food trucks available.
Hosted by the Jackson Zoo.

📞Contact us for movie listing and more information at 601-952-8776