Time for Jaguars fans to catch a draft: 2024 'Duuuval Draft Party' set at EverBank Stadium
It's party time with the Jaguars.
The team's annual "Duuuval Draft Party" will be on April 25, beginning at 7 p.m., at EverBank Stadium. Barring any trades, the Jaguars will have the 17th overall pick in the first round that night, with the pick scheduled to come around 9:50 p.m.
The event is free for fans, who will be allowed to watch from the stadium playing surface of EverBank Stadium, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. There also will be disabled seating available.
The night will include appearances by coach Doug Pederson and Jaguars players, who will give their pre-draft analysis, with the entire first round of the draft televised on the stadium scoreboards on NFL Network. The Bud Zone and South End Zone seating will also be open, where concessions will be sold.
While the event is free, tickets are required in advance and available to the public by registering at the 2024 Duuuval Draft Party webpage. Tickets will not be available at the gates.
Free parking in Lots E, J, P and S will open at 6 p.m., with Gates 1 and 4 opening to ticketed fans an hour later. Fans also can purchase special edition 30th anniversary season and draft merchandise.
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Fans may want to get settled 10 minutes before the start of the draft at 8 p.m. The team will announce at that time the winning 30th-anniversary logo design by a vote of Jaguars fans. The deadline to vote is April 10, with logo options on the logo landing page.
Fans also can tune into coverage of NFL Draft weekend and the Jaguars’ draft picks on Jaguars.com, Jaguars social channels, the official Jaguars app and jacksonville.com.
Locker room tour among fan activities
In addition to watching the draft, fans can participate in mini golf, cornhole, combine drills, field goal kicks, quarterback toss, obstacle courses and photo opportunities.
The 2024 DREAM BIG girls flag football scholarship recipients will be recognized.
Locker room tours at Everbank Stadium will be available between 7-9:30 p.m. Fans can enter the facility from the field through the tunnel on the southwest corner of the field, below the Gallagher West Club.
In honor of the 30th anniversary season, the fan-voted logo will be revealed live about 10 minutes before the start of the draft exclusively to fans who attend the event. Fans attending will have the chance to purchase special edition 30th anniversary season and "2024 DUUUVAL Draft" merchandise.
Normal gameday stadium policies will be in force
Be Clear: The NFL’s clear bag policy is in effect at EverBank Stadium. Fans are encouraged to leave all bags at home, but, if one is necessary, it should be either a clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a non-clear bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5.” Non-clear belt bags and fanny packs are prohibited.
Field seating: Blankets and towels are encouraged for sitting on the field during the event, although a limited number of seats will also be available. Portable chairs will not be permitted for entry.
Mobile Ticketing: Fans should have their mobile tickets downloaded and ready to scan prior to arriving at stadium entry gates. To access, download the Official Jaguars Mobile App.
Cashless Transactions: Cash is no longer accepted anywhere in the stadium. In addition to traditional scan and chip options, all fixed points of sale will offer tap or scan payment options including Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.
No Drone Zone: Drones are not permitted to fly anywhere over EverBank Stadium or any of its adjacent parking lots.
Here's the Jaguars draft party timeline
6 p.m. — Parking lots open.
7 p.m. — Gates 1 and 4 open.
7:15 p.m. — Host Kai Stevens with DJ Wizkidd introduction, D-Line and The Roar performance on stage.
7:30 p.m. — Interview with coach Doug Pederson.
7:45 p.m. — Interview with past Jaguars players Leon Searcy, Paul Posluszny and Josh Scobee.
7:58 p.m. — 30th anniversary logo reveal.
8 p.m. — Round One of NFL Draft on NFL Network begins.
8:15 p.m. — Interviews with Jaguars players on stage. Players to be announced.
9:50 p.m. — Approximate time of Jaguars’ 17th overall pick.
10:30 p.m. — Event concludes.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: NFL Draft will be celebrated by Jaguars at EverBank Stadium watch party
