Jacksonville Jaguars face the New York Jets: What fans need to know about game day activities

Will the Jacksonville Jaguars throwback uniforms bring them good fortune again?

For the second home game this season, the Jaguars will wear their “Prowling” throwback jerseys for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets (1 p.m., FOX). The jerseys will be combined with white pants and the team’s usual black helmets.

The Jags (3-10) last won at home on Oct. 6 against Indianapolis, wearing the throwbacks. They won their first game of the season after four losses in a row. Their only victories since then have been against New England in London and on the road last week at Tennessee.

Sunday’s game also is the Jaguars “Inspire Change” game, 100 new American citizens will go through their naturalization ceremony at halftime and the National Anthem will be sung by a former player who once wore the same throwbacks the team will wear.

Game poster available

The gameday poster given free to the first 300 fans to come to the Fan Entertainment Center before kickoff was designed by Nathaniel Deas, who specializes in hand-drawn psychedelic art. The poster is a representation of the “Inspire Change” theme. The artist will be on hand to meet fans and sign the posters.

Jaguars autograph opportunities

Past Jaguar cornerbacks Aaron Beasley and Demetrius McCray will sign autographs at the Flex Field from 11:20-11:45 a.m. Beasley played for the Jags from 1996-2001, with 242 solo tackles and 15 interceptions. McCray played in 45 games for the Jags from 2013-2015.

New citizens will be sworn in

One hundred new U.S. citizens representing 36 countries will be naturalized in an on-field ceremony during halftime. They range in age from 18-74 and currently reside in Florida. The Jaguars were the first NFL franchise to hold naturalization ceremonies and more than 500 citizens have been sworn in since 2018. 

First “Duuuval”

The first “Duuuval!” will be given by Jaguars fan Nico Flowers, the Boys and Girls Club of America’s National Youth of the Year, the highest honor a Boys and Girls Club member can receive. Nico is a member of the Edward H. White Boys and Girls Club and is a student at Florida State.

Game Day Patriotism

The National Anthem will be performed by former Jaguars player Esera Tuaolo, who was a defensive tackle in 1997. He is a former contestant of Season 13 of NBC’s The Voice and made it to the playoffs on Team Blake.  The Anthem will be interpreted for the hearing impaired by Skylar Burgman, a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.

The Colors will be presented by members of Jacksonville’s First Coast High School Junior ROTC.

The American flags will be held by Jacksonville community and social impact group members.

The flyover will be carried out by pilots of the 49^th Fighter Training Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

Master Sgt. Joshua Coronado will be theBell Ringer. Coronado served in the U.S. Army for 18 years and had been stationed in various locations domestically and abroad. He has won multiple awards for his time of service.

Retired Capt. Herbert Hadley is the veteran of the game. He was commissioned as an officer in 1986 through Florida A&M’s Navy ROTC program. During his time in the U.S. Navy, Hadley underwent several deployments in support of multiple U.S. military operations, including the Global War on Terrorism, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He is now a senior naval science instructor at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville.

Jaguars urge fans to arrive early

With the ongoing construction within the sports complex footprint, the Jaguars are encouraging fans to arrive as early as possible. Stadium parking lots will open at 3 p.m.

Traffic patterns will be impacted and fans should have their mobile parking passes and tickets downloaded and saved prior to arrival so they can be easily scanned.

As part of the preparation for the Stadium of the Future construction start, Gate 1 North will be closed for the game. All pedestrian traffic entry will be directed to Gate 1 South near Daily’s Place.

Game Day Timeline

9 a.m. — All parking lots, game day ticket office (North End Zone between Gates 2 and 3), Miller Electric Center open.

10 a.m. — Gates 1 South and 4 South aand Fan Entertainment Zone open.

11 a.m. — All other stadium gates and areas open.

12:50 p.m. — First “Duuuval.”

12:52 p.m. — Jaxson de Ville jump, D-Line performance.

12:53 p.m. — The Roar of the Jaguars performance.

12:55 p.m. — Jaguars team introduction.

12:57 p.m. — National Anthem performance.

1:02 p.m. — Kickoff.

More reminders for Jaguars fans

• Clear bag policy: 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.

• Hydrate: Fans are permitted to bring one, commercially branded, factory-sealed, plastic bottle that is 16.9 oz. or less. A Cooling Bus will be available at Ramp 4 and Ramp 2 with water coolers nearby.

• 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 JagsPay, Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.

• Tobacco-free: EverBank Stadium is a tobacco-free facility. All tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) are prohibited. No guest re-entry will be permitted.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars game day guide: ‘Inspire Change,’ throwback jerseys