Dream Day is the kind of community event that makes you stop thinking about your to-do list and start thinking about what you’re here for. We’re sitting down with Randy Goodwin, owner and president of PRI Productions, to talk about bringing Dream Day back to Jacksonville after a five-year break, and why the return feels even bigger than before. This is a local charity event built with professional live event production muscle and a whole lot of heart, all in partnership with Dreams Come True, a Jacksonville nonprofit that grants dreams to children facing life-threatening illnesses.

We talk through what Dream Day actually looks like on the ground: a red carpet arrival, confetti, nonstop performances, and kid-specific surprises designed to make every “dreamer” feel celebrated. Randy shares how COVID didn’t just pause the event, it scattered the support system many events rely on. Then a single night at the Dreams Come True gala brought the mission rushing back, and the city responded fast. About 150 businesses donate their services and supplies, volunteers pour in to do any job needed, and the result is a massive family-friendly Jacksonville event where nobody’s getting paid and nobody’s asking for money.

The stories are wild in the best way, from custom “golden ticket” moments to major entertainment and a jaw-dropping booking: Gabriel Henrique, a singer Randy discovered on America’s Got Talent, is flying in from Brazil to be part of Dream Day, plus a free concert at Citri for supporters. We also cover the practical details like parking, timing, street closures, and how to watch the live broadcast on Channel 4 if you can’t make it in person.

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