TGIF Jazz in the Parks

Summer in the city means TGIF Jazz in the Parks, a tradition that has truly become an integral part of the community's life.

Since 1986, the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office has been presenting free jazz concerts in the city's parks during the summer. In 1986, there were four concerts, with about 150 people at each concert. Now each concert attendance reaches approximately 4,000 people.

Concerts take place on Friday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and begin in late June and run through the summer. The schedule of parks and bands is usually posted on the Web site by mid-May.

Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches

Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road

Calavera Hills Community Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive