City of Gainesville Events (Bo Diddley Plaza, Thomas Center, Depot Park)

The City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs department runs the city's public events, many on Bo Diddley Plaza downtown, at the Historic Thomas Center and at Depot Park. Highlights include the Free Fridays concert series, the Downtown Festival and Art Show, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire and the December holiday parade and lights celebration.