TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Thousands of residents and local businesses filled downtown Tallahassee on March 28 for the 58th annual Springtime Tallahassee Jubilee, drawn by live music, food vendors and a break in the spring weather.

The festival, which has been celebrated in Tallahassee since 1967, spans two days each spring. This year’s events included a Grand Parade on Friday, March 27, and the Jubilee in the Park on Saturday, March 28, held at Kleman Plaza alongside a music festival.

Ohana Keyton, a high school senior who attended with friends, said she enjoyed the creativity and social atmosphere.

“I see people making friends left and right and discovering new things, and it’s awesome,” she said.

Keyton said she first came for the atmosphere, but the vendors kept her coming back. Her must-stops include a stall selling handmade clothing and a vendor offering freshly baked focaccia bread.

Jalen Johnson said he had not been to the market since he was a child. He came out Saturday for the sunshine and stayed for the performances.

“I just heard some music, followed it and then saw the kids dance,” he said. “They were pretty good, so I wanted to give them an audience.”

Each spring, the market draws a mix of regulars and first-time visitors to downtown Tallahassee, offering handmade goods, live performances and a celebration of the city’s creative community. This past weekend’s market also brought back returning vendors.

Samir Jane, who has been cooking in Tallahassee for eight years and regularly sells at the downtown farmers market, said this is his fifth year participating in the event.

“It’s exciting to see so many people in the city, the music and the vibrance the season brings,” he said.

Jane said the comfortable weather is part of what makes spring in Tallahassee enjoyable not cold, not quite summer, but just right.