601 JXN Weekend: What to Expect, How to Plug-In
Damien Cavichhi (Hal & Mal's), Stephen Brown (BAC), Phillip Rollins (Offbeat), Kimar Cain (JXN Run Club), Kim Lewis (Visiti JXN), Thabi Moyo and Enrika Williams (Magnolia Sunset Markets); Timothy Grey (JXN Run Club), Frank Henn (On Gawd Ju Skate Competion, Skate MS), and Reshonda Perryman (Visit JXN)
For a second year, Jackson will celebrate 601 Day, a collective celebration of Mississippi’s capital city. 601 Day falls on a weekend this year, June 1 – 2, 2024. Jacksonians should look forward to two days of new and existing events, promotion specials, and opportunities to connect to the people that live, work, and play in the City With Soul.
The celebration will kick off with the first event, the JXN Run Club 601 JXN Day Run at the Museum Trail (Spengler at Madison), on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 9 am. Click here for a full list of events. Event organizers include Visit Jackson, Briarwood Arts Center, Hal & Mal’s, Jxn Run Club, Magnolia Sunset Market, Offbeat, and On Gawd Ju Skate Jam. Organizers will share activations planned throughout the weekend. All My City site activation will include swag, giveaways and 601 JXN Day branded merch for sale.
Signature Events
JXN Run Club Saturday Run
Fertile Ground Summer Cookout
601 YAHT Club
Old School Party with a Purpose with Trina, DJ Spinderalla, DJ Alpha Whiskey and Yung Jewelz
Sunday Brunch at Hal and Mal’s
On Gawd Ju Skate Jam
Magnolia Sunset Markets
601 JXN Day Restaurant Specials
Good Bar, created by Elvie's Restaurant, will be serving $6.01 Old Fashioneds all day and unveiling their "First of Summer" menu including Green Tomato & Crab Gazpacho, Slopoke Oyster Mushrooms + more.
Hal & Mal’s - Saturday night special $6.01 cathead Honeysuckle Cucumber Spritz. On Sunday, enjoy $6.01 cathead Honeysuckle Cucumber Spritz, two-for-one mimosas and $6.01 junior pitcher of tots. Served with crystal hot sauce hollandaise.
Urban Foxes - $6.01 for the grilled cheese; Soul Saturday at Urban Foxes 11 am - 2 pm (all vinyl set with DJ Daddy Bug (@djdaddybug))
La Cour Kitchen and Bar - $6.01 mimosas to accompany brunch, Saturday and Sunday (10 am - 4 pm)
Highball Lanes, Capri Theatre, The Pearl, The Station - $6.01 off your purchase of $30 or more
How Do I Add an Event or Promotion?
You can add your event or promotion below. Your listing must abide by the requirements on the event submission form. Event organizers reserve the right to accept or reject a submitted event for any reason. Click here to submit an event.
Additional Ways to Participate
Encourage charitable donations of $6.01 or $60.10
Gather volunteers for community clean-up or beautification projects
Sponsor public art installations or music performances
Join the #601JXNDay social media campaign by sharing your favorite local places and things to do
If you are hosting a public event in Jackson during 601 JXN Weekend and would like to utilize the 601 logo, please do so, and don’t forget to tag your social media post with #601JXNDay. Events are subject to change. To stay up to date on any last-minute additions and modifications, click here.
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