Springtime Tallahassee is the city’s annual parade and festival which grew out of a campaign in 1967 to keep the city as the capital of Florida.

The event has grown since then into a multi-day event. It features a music festival, a 10K/5K race, the Jubilee, and the Grand Parade.

The Music Festival featuring Rodney Atkins with special Guest Jackson Dean

April 5th (Friday) at Kleman Plaza (Duval St and Pensacola St.)

The festival begins Friday night with the beer garden opening at 5:30 PM. This is a free event, except for drinks (beer, wine, and Coca-Cola products) and food available for purchase. The concert begins at 6:00 PM with the opening act.

The Annual Springtime 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile

All three races begin at Suwannee Street, next to the Cascades Park. The 1-mile race begins at 7:30 AM while the 10K and 5K begin at 8:00 AM.

Shirts are available for purchase. Food and drinks will be available before the awards ceremony in the staging area. To sign up and receive more information, visit the website here.

The Grand Parade

The Parade begins April 6th (Saturday) at 10:30 AM at the intersection of Monroe Street and Brevard Street. The parade will end past the Florida Capitol at Madison Street. There will be over one hundred groups and floats, including Springtime Krewe floats, marching bands, and dancing groups. This year’s Grand Marshal is Tallahassee's own Mayor John Dailey.

The Jubilee in the Park

The Jubilee is one of the top festivals in the Southeast, featuring music, food, artisans, and other activities. It’s held in the beautiful Chain of Parks in Downtown Tallahassee on April 6th (Saturday) beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM.

There is a separate Children’s park, which is designated as a tobacco-free area.

The Jubilee organizers have created a PDF featuring a Vendor list, map, and concert schedule, perfect for anyone wanting to plan their day.

Hotels and Other Information

Hotels, VIP packages, and Krewe events are listed with varying costs.

The Festival organizers have created a PDF featuring more information, including the schedule and Krewes.

Information on the day of the Grand Parade and Jubilee can be found at the Springtime Tallahassee Information Headquarters on Adams Street at the corner of East Park Avenue.

Emergency and Medical Services will be found at Jefferson Street between Monroe and Adams. Lost persons and animals will also be dealt with here.

Parking

Parking is free to $5 for Kleman Plaza parking.