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UPCOMING EVENTS
Memorial Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m., the city, in partnership with the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs, will host a special Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park (8601 Royal Palm Boulevard) to honor the brave men and women of our military who have given their lives in service to our nation.
In attendance at the ceremony will be Commander Tom Melville, retired USN, who will serve as the featured speaker. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for their own comfort and to adhere to CDC guidelines.
Visit CoralSprings.org/events for all the latest event details!
Veterans, families and friends of Veterans of our local community can purchase an engraved brick to be placed at Veterans Park – visit our website for details.
2GETHER @SUNSET
A POD CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Experience a ‘pod’ concert at Sportsplex on May 29
We are excited to resume hosting in-person, family-friendly outdoor events. On Saturday, May 29, the city will host a free “pod” concert, the 2gether@Sunset experience at the Sportsplex on Tom Messenheimer Field (2575 Sportsplex Drive).
Concert attendees can purchase food and drinks on-site from multiple local food trucks and a cocktail bar. No coolers or lawn chairs are permitted at the event – each socially-distant “pod” accommodates up to four people with chairs and a small table.
Residents receive preference, by showing I.D. before parking, as seating is limited. Gates open at 5 p.m. and there will be line dancing by DJ Nacho from Round-Up starting at 6 p.m., followed by a special performance by the School of Rock. Kicking off the evening will be Emily Brooke at 7:15 p.m., and the featured act, The Tom Jackson Band, will perform country hits from 8:15 to 10 p.m.
Juneteenth event expands to a live-entertainment celebration
In honor of Juneteenth – a day that celebrates African American freedom and the arts – the city will host an in-person celebration at the Sportsplex on Tom Messenheimer Field (2575 Sportsplex Drive) on Saturday, June 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. With special live performances including international blues singer-songwriter Kat Riggins, music by Valerie Tyson Band, and spoken word artist May Reign with visual artist Jaquale Rhule, and special messages from elected officials, the event will truly honor Juneteenth as “Freedom Day.”
This will be a limited-capacity event, with sociallydistanced “pod” seating for up to four people per pod. Chairs will be provided and there will also be onsite food and beverage options, including a cocktail bar. For all event details, visit our website.
Families are invited to celebrate Independence Day safely by enjoying an evening of summer fun on Sunday, July 4 at Mullins Park. The event begins at 5 p.m. with all-new activities, including a water splash zone in conjunction with the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, a community cornhole area and game zone. Also new for 2021, will be an enhanced stage and entertainment experience, featuring live music by Alexander Star and The Golden People, along with DJ Reré and MC Andres. The night will end with a grand fireworks display set to begin at 9 p.m.
Admission and parking are free, and participants can expect food trucks and refreshments available for purchase. Personal fireworks, alcoholic beverages and pets (with the exception of service animals) are not permitted in the park, but plenty of lawn space will be available so bring your blankets and chairs! Parking on-site can be limited, for an event map and entry details, and the latest event updates, visit CoralSprings.org/events.
Museum re-opens to celebrate the City’s 58th Anniversary
In celebration of the City of Coral Springs’ 58th birthday, we will reopen our renovated and improved historical museum on July 10, 2021 with a ceremony at 10 a.m. and an open house until 1 p.m.
The Museum of Coral Springs History is a staterecognized historic landmark – in its original form, it was the first building in the city and used as the Coral Ridge Properties (CRP) real estate office. The 20’ x 30’ building was physically moved all around town when CRP outgrew it and donated it to use as the first police station, as various club houses, and a fire training facility until it caught on fire and was rescued by a landmark restoration committee and repurposed into the “Mini Museum” in 1978.
The renovation included all-new wood flooring, fresh paint, and the installation of a state-ofthe-art interactive touchscreen, which was sponsored in part by a Department of State Historical Resources grant funding. With the limited space in the museum, the touchscreen allows for hands-on learning and exploration of our city’s unique start and rich history, as the display features activity modules that will be added to and updated on a regular basis. Modules range from coloring activities for children, to a trivia quiz for all ages, and a visitor favorite – historic neighborhood and plat maps. Inside the museum, features include salvaged items and tributes to past landmarks, including the original red brick City Hall and downtown Financial Plaza.
For more details on the re-opening, and to schedule a tour after July 10, visit CoralSprings. org/history or call 954-344-5970. The Museum is located inside Mullins Park at 10250 NW 29th Street, near the Mullins Park Pool.
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