Name: Summer Pops: Patriotic Pops
Start: 2025-08-22T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Horace Blackman Park

FREE Orchestra Concert
Car show
VIP tickets available
Patriotic Music
Outside
Bring a chair if not a VIP
Food Trucks
𝐕𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟔:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐩𝐦.
𝗩𝗜𝗣'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲:
-special seating during concert
-bathrooms
-hors d’oeuvres
-a drink ticket
-live piano music during reception
-air conditioning during VIP Reception and intermission
Free but VIP tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for students K-College
Coincides with Cruise-In in downtown Jackson
(old cars, food trucks, and fun!)
The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce Patriotic Pops, a FREE concert to take place on Friday, August 22 at 7:00 PM, at Horace Blackman Park. This summer we’ll pay tribute to America and its steadfast strength in the face of hardship with a mixture of marches, film scores, and iconic works. These pieces are all composed by American composers including music by Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa and John Williams. The concert is free but you can purchase VIP tickets for $30 which includes special seating and one drink ticket.
VIP TICKETS
VIP tickets include access to a pre-concert reception at 6:00 PM in Weatherwax Hall, featuring live piano music by Mark Loring, hors d’oeuvres, and a selection of beer, wine, and soft drinks. VIP guests will also enjoy reserved seating in the park with the best view of the orchestra and access to the JSO’s indoor restrooms during the event. $30 for adults, $15 for students K-College.
VIP Reception begins at 6:00pm, Concert begins at 7pm.
Tickets available online at: jacksonsymphony.org
Or buy in person/phone at:
JSO Box Office
215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-3221
VIP's will have a VIP section of chairs set up and reserved for them with the best view of the orchestra. The VIP section is first come, first served for those with VIP tickets. Non-VIP's must bring their own chair.
𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 for VIP Reception AND Concert.
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𝙑𝙄𝙋 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙀𝙋𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 Parking Information/Handicap/Wheelchair Accessibility details:
𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜: While there is no designated parking lot for the event, street parking in downtown Jackson is free and generally easy to find. After 5pm, parking is free with no time restrictions, and before 5pm, free 2-hour parking is available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located on Michigan Ave and Jackson Street within view of the venue. Valet parking is not available.
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: W. Michigan Avenue will be blocked off for the Cruise-In starting at Blackstone Street to Jackson Street (which is 1 block). You will find the closest handicapable parking spots on Jackson Street.
𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙩: Sidewalks in downtown Jackson are wide and gently sloped for easy access. The venue’s doors have automatic push buttons, and the hallways inside are spacious and wheelchair-friendly. Weatherwax Hall is on the ground floor, so no stairs or elevators are required.
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: This event consists mostly of standing room but there will be some tables and chairs set up ahead of time for those who would benefit from sitting down.
𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: You won’t need an elevator since everything, including the bar and restrooms, is on the ground floor.
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𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙏 Parking Information/Handicap/Wheelchair Accessibility details:
𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜: While there is no designated parking lot for the event, street parking in downtown Jackson is free and generally easy to find. After 5pm, parking is free with no time restrictions, and before 5pm, free 2-hour parking is available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located on Michigan Ave and Jackson Street within view of the venue. Valet parking is not available.
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: W. Michigan Avenue will be blocked off for this event starting at Blackstone Street to Jackson Street (which is 1 block). You will find the closest handicapable parking spots on Jackson Street.
𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙩: Sidewalks in downtown Jackson are wide and gently sloped for easy access. There are smooth sidewalks all through the park up to the TRUE Community City Square where the orchestra will be set up.
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: For VIP Ticket holders, seating is set up as individual chairs arranged in rows. If you have a VIP Ticket and are in a wheelchair or have limited stability when standing or walking, we recommend finding a seat on the ends of the VIP section due to the tight spacing between chairs and possible unevenness of the grass beneath the chairs. For Non-VIP attendees, please bring a chair as one will not be provided. You may set up your chair wherever you like but please leave room on the sidewalks for foot traffic and wheelchair users.
No stairs needed for this event.
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𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙔:
In the event of bad weather, the concert will be moved inside to Weatherwax Hall at Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W. Michigan Ave. (across the street from the original park venue).
𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙩: Sidewalks in downtown Jackson are wide and gently sloped for easy access. The venue’s doors have automatic push buttons, and the hallways inside are spacious and wheelchair-friendly. Weatherwax Hall is on the ground floor, so no stairs or elevators are required.
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: VIP ticket holders will get prioritized seating, but any seats left are open for free as planned to the public. Seating is set up as individual chairs arranged in rows. All seats are moveable, and volunteers or staff can assist in making room for wheelchairs. Please flag down a volunteer or JSO member for help if needed – we’re happy to assist!
𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: You won’t need an elevator since everything, including the bar and restrooms, is on the ground floor. Balcony seating is available only to those who can take the stairs. (There are about 10 stair-steps to the Balcony). If you need to be on the ground floor, we will accommodate you.