| It’s no joke. The City of Avondale Estates is ready to celebrate the 2026 State of the City address, and you’re invited! Join Mayor Jonathan Elmore, the city commissioners and city staff on Wednesday, April 1, at 6 p.m. at the Avon Theater (106 N Avondale Road) as we celebrate all the City has accomplished and what’s ahead.
We’re going to kick off the festivities with a ribbon-cutting for the North Avondale Complete Street Project at the newly revised Dewey Brown Plaza across from City Hall.
And in the spirit of fun, we’re leaning into April Fool’s Day with comedian Emily Holden, who will MC our event and add a little humor.
SCHEDULE 6 p.m. Ribbon-cutting at Dewey Brown Plaza across from City Hall (21 N. Avondale Plaza), celebrating the completion of the North Avondale Complete Street Project.* 6:15 Join the parade. The Wasted Potential Brass Band will lead us as we stroll on the new multimodal path to the Avon Theater. 6:30 Grab food and a drink. Mingle with neighbors, elected officials, city staff and businesses.
7 p.m. Comedian Emily Holden kicks off the evening, followed by remarks from the mayor, DDA representative and city officials
7:45 p.m. Say farewell to our Barrel People, (Dolly Partition, Sir Stops-A-lot, Cone-N O’Brien, and Barrel Streep) as we send them off with a retirement party Enjoy a complimentary small sandwich from Little Hippo and one beverage of your choice from Banjo Coffee.
Doors to the Avon Theater will open at 6 p.m. One free beverage and a sandwich per person. Additional drinks will be available for purchase.
*Please note the ribbon-cutting will occur across from City Hall at the Dewey Brown Plaza on S. Avondale Plaza and participants will walk three blocks to the Avon Theater.
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