Tickets, Hours, Directions & Rules

Hours of Operation

Thursday, May 3
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registered Field Trips only
 
Friday, May 4
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registered Field Trips only
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. International Party
 
Saturday, May 5
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
 
Sunday, May 6
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location

Metropolitan Park (Across from EverBank Field) Click here for a map.
1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, USA 

Admission to our World

International Party (Friday night only)
$5 per person

One Day Ticket (Saturday or Sunday only)
Adults: $5.00 
3 years & under: Free   
 
Two Day Round Trip Ticket (Saturday and Sunday)
Adults: $8.00
3 years & under: Free

Three Day Ticket (Friday-Sunday)
Adults: $10.00
3 years & under: Free

Discounts
$1 off admission with military or senior citizens I.D.  

$2 off admission for the Friday night International Party.
Visit any of the following OneMain Financial locations for a discount coupon.

$1 off admission with coupon from MINT magazine (Saturday & Sunday only)

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets will be available beginning April 2 at the following locations:

City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events (advance sales)
City Hall at St. James
117 W. Duval St., Suite 280
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

All OneMain Financial locations.

Village Square
2941 W. U.S. Hwy 90
Lake City, FL 32055
386-758-4277

Riverside Centre
204 State Road 312
St Augustine, FL 32086
904-829-5532

868 Blanding Boulevard
Orange Park, FL 32065
904-276-0575

St Johns Village
10771 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32246
904-642-1535

4495 Roosevelt Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32210
904-384-4349

Highland Square Shopping Ctr.
1036-35 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-757-7447

835 South State Road 19
Palatka, FL 32177
386-328-1449

1371 S. Walnut Street
Starke, FL 32091
904-964-2143

All European Street Cafe locations. Click here for a list of locations.

Local Multicultural Organizations

Metropolitan Park Entrances (during festival hours only)
Located on the beautiful St. Johns River, Metropolitan Park is in downtown Jacksonville, just minutes from I-95 across from EverBank Field.
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

What can I bring to Metropolitan Park?

• A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase inside Metropolitan Park. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. 
• Still cameras will be permitted at the World of Nations Celebration, however, camera cases will not be allowed in the park.

Other prohibited items include:

• Bags, backpacks or fanny packs larger than 8 ½" x 11"
• Camcorders or other video recording devices
• Coolers or picnic baskets 
• Outside food or beverages
• Roller skates or roller blades
• Noise-makers (Horns or Whistles)
• Projectiles including balls or frisbees
• Poles or sticks
• Weapons or anything that could be construed as a weapon, with the exception of firearms as permitted under Florida Statute 790.33. 
• Signs or flags larger than 2' x 3'
• Bicycles, Pets or Umbrellas (Ponchos are permitted)
• Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for general seating. Strollers, diaper bags, and chairs "in a bag" will be permitted, but are subject to search. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early, as the park will be closed if it reaches capacity.

Disclosures
All guests are subject to search prior to entering the park . Any guest not willing to comply with search procedures will not be admitted. (If applicable, ticket costs will be refunded.) Guests may be detained if found with any item which may be of an illegal nature.

No provisions are made to check items at the gates. Items confiscated at entry will not be returned. Guests can return prohibited items to their vehicles or dispose of prior to entering the park. Park Management is not responsible for items left behind. Possession of prohibited items inside the park is grounds for ejection from the park and tickets (if applicable) will be forfeited. Park Management reserves the right to make the final decision on prohibited items.