Amplified Avondale Returns for 2024 with Community First Credit Union as Presenting Sponsor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 19, 2024 - Amplified Avondale, in partnership with the Historic Avondale Merchants Association (HAMA), is pleased to announce Community First Credit Union will be the presenting sponsor for Amplified Avondale and Christmas in Avondale 2024.
The Amplified Avondale festival, originally launched in January of 2023, has quickly become a pillar of Avondale’s blossoming music, arts, and small business scene. With over 10,000 attendees since its inception, it represents the largest program of its type in the city.
"Amplified Avondale has become a shining example of how communities in Jacksonville can come together. Our success proves that music, art, food, and culture have the power to unite people, foster a strong sense of community, and create a genuine feeling of belonging." said Ron Rothberg, Committee Chair.
“We are proud to support Amplified Avondale and Christmas in Avondale – both treasured neighborhood and community events,” said John Hirabayashi, CEO and president of Community First. “These festivals contribute to our quality of life in Jacksonville and showcase this historic neighborhood for many to enjoy.”
The first Amplified Avondale event of the 2024 season will be held on March 29, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Historic Avondale along the St. Johns Avenue merchant corridor.
About Amplified Avondale:
Amplified Avondale is a monthly music and art festival that serves as a hub for music, art, and cultural experiences. For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedavondale/.
About Historic Avondale Merchants Association:
The Historic Avondale Merchants Association (HAMA) supports more than 60 merchants along the Avondale corridor. HAMA has produced Christmas in Avondale for the past 30 years,
Community First Credit Union of Florida, named Florida’s 2022 Credit Union of the Year by the LSCU, is a state-chartered credit union based in Jacksonville serving anyone who lives or works on the First Coast. Community First is one of the largest credit unions in Florida with $2.8 billion in assets and serving 173,000 members. Community First has 21 locations and more than 450 employees. A not-for-profit, Community First is a full-service financial institution offering banking, loans, mortgages and investments for consumers and businesses across the First Coast.
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