The City of Tallahassee's Downtown Getdown is a seasonal festival in fall that happens in the central business district in the City of Tallahassee, Florida. The festival involves concerts, stands for food, dancing, street entertainers, make up artist, clowns, grilling, and fun for everyone. The city attracts people from all over the area, including Gadsden County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Jackson County, Gulf County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, and even south Georgia counties, including Thomas and Grady counties. The festival attracts tens of thousands of people every year and directly benefits United Way of the Big Bend.
A central business district (CBD) is the commercial and business center of a city. In larger cities, it is often synonymous with the city's "financial district". Geographically, it often coincides with the "city centre" or "downtown", but the two concepts are separate: many cities have a central business district located away from its commercial or cultural city centre or downtown.
Gadsden County is a county located in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,389. Its county seat is Quincy.
Wakulla County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,776. Its county seat is Crawfordville.
The GetDowns are supported by title sponsor Capital City Bank and supporting sponsors, Bud Light along with Tri-Eagle Sales, Aarons, Inc, Tallahassee Democrat, WCTV, Clear Channel Radio, Coke and the City of Tallahassee.
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