19th Annual Jazz Festival August 2nd

The 19th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival, organized by ECTV, is scheduled for August 2nd to 4th across multiple venues in downtown Scranton. The festival features a variety of music genres including jazz, blues, and worldbeat, with notable performances such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and guest saxophonist Joe Lavano. The event aims to celebrate the arts and stimulate local business by encouraging visitors to explore downtown restaurants, pubs, cafes, and retail shops. Admission to key festival events is free, highlighting the community-focused nature of the festival. While the meeting primarily focused on event promotion, it underscores the city's commitment to cultural events and local economic engagement through public festivities.