{"id":321336,"date":"2025-12-08T11:58:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsnetwork.com\/?p=321336"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:58:40","slug":"city-of-jacksonville-hosts-army-navy-game-watch-party-honoring-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mij.cfmedia.dev\/?p=321336","title":{"rendered":"City of Jacksonville Hosts Army-Navy Game Watch Party Honoring Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Annual event brings the community together to celebrate military service and college football rivalry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Immediate Release &#8211; JACKSONVILLE, FL, December 8, 2025 \u2013 The City of Jacksonville and the Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with the US Naval Academy Alumni Association \u2013 Jacksonville Chapter and the West Point Society of North Florida, is proud to host a public watch party for the Army-Navy football game on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at VyStar Ballpark. This spirited event is part of the city\u2019s annual Celebration of Valor Observance honoring military service and bringing the community together in support of veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Army-Navy game, known as one of the most storied rivalries in college football, will be shown live at the ballpark with gates opening at 2 PM and kickoff at 3 PM. Admission is just a $5 cash donation at the door, with 100% of proceeds supporting veterans. Free parking is available in Lot P, and food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site. The U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division Swing Band will be onsite providing live musical entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis event isn\u2019t just about football, it\u2019s about honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military,\u201d said Harrison Conyers, Director of the Military Affairs and Veterans Department. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with local military alumni associations to create a day of unity, recognition, and fun for the entire community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The watch party, sponsored in part by the Wounded Warrior Project and Superior Fence &amp; Rail, Inc., is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. The event provides a meaningful opportunity to show appreciation for those who have served while enjoying one of America\u2019s most patriotic sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather your friends and family, bring your team spirit, and join Jacksonville in honoring our military community. Don\u2019t miss this special afternoon of football, food, and fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mij.cfmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArmyNavy-Watch-Party-002-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-321337\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-city-of-jacksonville-military-affairs-and-veterans-department\"><strong>About the City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Jacksonville\u2019s Military Affairs and Veterans Department is dedicated to providing support, resources, and advocacy for veterans and their families. Through year-round initiatives and events like the Celebration of Valor Observance, the department ensures Jacksonville remains one of the most military and veteran-friendly cities in the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-information\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Military Affairs and Veterans Department<br>City of Jacksonville<br>City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 175<br>Jacksonville, FL 32202<br>Office: (904) 255-5550<br>www.jacksonville.gov\/mavd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annual event brings the community together to celebrate military service and college football rivalry For Immediate Release &#8211; JACKSONVILLE, FL, December 8, 2025 \u2013 The City of Jacksonville and the Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with the US Naval Academy Alumni Association \u2013 Jacksonville Chapter and the West Point Society of North Florida, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":321337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[250],"tags":[993,516,994,240,1012],"class_list":["post-321336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases","tag-city-of-jacksonville","tag-mavd","tag-military-affairs-and-veterans-dept-of-the-city-of-jacksonville","tag-veteran","tag-wounded-warrior-project"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - 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