The Jacksonville Melanin Market held its Black History 365 Parade and Celebration on March 3, 2024, along A. Philip Randolph Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Eastside. | Will Brown, Jacksonville TodayThe Jacksonville Melanin Market held its Black History 365 Parade and Celebration on March 3, 2024, along A. Philip Randolph Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Eastside. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
The Jacksonville Melanin Market held its Black History 365 Parade and Celebration on March 3, 2024, along A. Philip Randolph Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Eastside. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

BIT OF JOY | Celebrate Black History at Riverside Arts Market

Published on February 3, 2026 at 12:54 pm
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The Riverside Arts Market and Melanin Market are joining together this weekend to celebrate Black History Month at RAM. In addition to the regular lineup of vendors, the market under the Fuller Warren Bridge will include 50 more Black farmers, artists and food vendors. There will also be hands-on activities for the whole family, including a chance to make art inspired by Black artists, plus a DJ and live musical performances to highlight Black history and culture. To accommodate the additional vendors and activities, the market will expand its footprint across the street to Artist Walk Plaza to double the fun. Check it out from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday.


author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist who has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.