JACKSONVILLE, Fla — After two years of the pandemic and not being able to hold a large crowd event, they are finally back to giving out toys to the children at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. This Saturday, December at 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon., this large annual charity event will celebrate 24 years of giving new toys to Jacksonville’s children in need.
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This event serves Duval County’s children in need, who otherwise might not receive toys for Christmas (new, unwrapped toys will be given out on first come, first serve basis). Children 12 years of age and younger children must be present to receive the toys, however the families-in-need are not required to present an ID or make application.
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Why? Because of the generous donations from many of Jacksonville’s companies and citizens, we will be prepared to give new toys to an estimated 5,000 of Jacksonville’s children-in-need for this Christmas. There are still so many families who cannot buy Christmas toys for their children and still make ends meet..
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By noon, or earlier if all the toys get distributed, each child who attends on December 17th will receive several unwrapped toys (of their own choosing) plus a stuffed animal and a bag full of novelty toys. This year, the Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville will celebrate its 24th year with the “Wonder of Toys” décor theme along with the anticipated appearance of characters like sports team mascots and Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be among those doing the honor of beginning the party at 9:00 a.m. with the ribbon cutting.
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