Luminaria will be held on Sunday, December 8 starting at Dusk.

Earlier than ever, the 2024 Luminaria will be on Sunday, December 8 starting at dusk. This date was chosen to retain the fundamental elements of this incredible event: community camaraderie and involvement. It also gives us the added benefit of having a tentative rain date of December 22, 2024. To become a sponsor or inquire about joining the Luminaria planning committee, email our Development Manager, Casey Roth.

Luminaria kit pickup days will be held on December 7th and 8th from 10 am to 4 pm at the RAP Office. If purchased before November 29, 2024, we will deliver Starter Packs (with delivery) to your doorstep the week of the event.

Kits, Luminaria Merch + more are available now. Click here!

Luminaria Featured Artwork

Local artist and muralist Tatiana Kitchen has beautifully created this year’s Luminaria artwork! Luminaria, in its 40th year, focuses on community camaraderie and involvement, where residents and visitors can enjoy the neighborhood as it’s illuminated.

Tatiana is a visual artist whose work can be seen all across Jacksonville. Her work focuses on positive self-authenticity and self-expression. Stay tuned for kit sales, posters, bags + more to go live that feature the Luminaria artwork!

Follow Tatiana and her work at @ofphoenix on Instagram!

Distributing Supplies

If you are the organizer of a park, greenway, median, church, or public space and you haven’t heard from us, email us to connect. Volunteers are coordinating the distribution of 5,000+ bags and candles and we want to provide pickup details to each person as early as possible. Thank you to Heather Cosgrove and Jonathan Crocker for helping coordinate!

Public Spaces/Medians/Green Spaces Churches

WANT TO HELP FOLD KITS?

With thousands of kits needed to be assembled, your help is crucial! Join us this holiday season by spending time and taking part in our signature holiday event. Community Service Hours are Available, email Allegra for details or to sign up!

  • Riverside Arts Market (10 am-3 pm) 11/09, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30
  • Kit Building Night at the Buckland House (5-7pm) 11/22
  • Christmas in Avondale (6-9 pm) 12/6

Luminaria Activities around the Neighborhood!

Find out where much of the fun Luminaria event activities are happening around the neighborhood – or look for The Resident December issue, where a guide and full-page map will be included. Activities at this time include: 

  • RAP Headquarters – pickup or purchase your kits Dec 7-8, 10-4 pm
  • Garden Club & Go Tuk’n – Luminaria festivities & ticketed tours
  • Iguana on Park – Perfect spot for watching the magic while enjoying tasty food and drinks
  • Biscottis – Book your Luminaria dinner reservation
  • ZenCog Luminaria Bike Ride – meeting at the FSCJ Kent Campus at 5:30