April 2023 Calendar

April 18

Federal Income Tax Filing Deadline

Don’t forget to file your tax return (or request an extension). All United States taxpayers are required to file a return with the Internal Revenue Service that shows their income from last year. Did you know that the Federal income tax was first introduced in 1861 as a way to help pay for the Civil War? The original law was subsequently found to be unconstitutional and revoked. The Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reinstated the national income tax in 1913.

April 22

Paddle With A Purpose Waterway and Shoreline Cleanup

Every year hundreds of volunteers remove over four to five tons of trash from the North Fork of the New River. Anything from tires, fire extinguishers to the kitchen sink. Help us to remove trash and make new friends. The team will meet at Delevoe Park, 2520 NW 6 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Limited canoes are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please feel free to bring your own kayak or paddle board. 9:00 am - 11:00 am. For more information contact team leader Owen Gaither at Kool2care2@gmail.com.

APRIL 29-30

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

If you “feel the need for speed” then head to Fort Lauderdale Beach on the last weekend of April and look to the skies. The Fort Lauderdale Air, one of the most anticipated aviation events in the country, will be on full display. It showcases the best of military and civilian aircraft, as well as thrilling aerobatic performances and skydiving stunts.

April 22

Earth Day

Join more than 1 Billion people around the world! Take action to make our planet better for generations to come. Gather with neighbors to remove trash from local wetlands, reduce your carbon footprint, support a worthy charity or join a “beach keepers” group. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and is now celebrated by people from every walk of life.

April 29

Pirate Fest

Pirate Fest returns to Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Esplanade Park Saturday, April 29. This FREE family festival has become a favorite spring event offering food, games, canons, costumes and pirate themed fun for all ages. Adult pirates will revel in the beer garden, rum tasting, and exciting rides. Pirate kids will enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, and a pirate themed bounce house. Plus food trucks, craft vendors, pirate canons, a costume contest and live music all day long. Hosted at Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Esplanade Park. Turn to page 18 for more info.

April30

Heal The Planet

Heal The Planet Day celebrates Earth Day by bringing together the South Florida community for a day of fun, family-friendly activities. The focus is on small, local acts with a huge, global impact. Heal The Planet Day is an amazing event with a fantastic array of planned activities, live music, healthy food, a conscious vendor village, and so much more! 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Esplanade Park, Ft. Lauderdale. Scan the QR code for info.

The 1.2-acre DC Alexander Park on Fort Lauderdale Beach is set to undergo a transformation that will make it a more vibrant and welcoming space for both locals and visitors. Currently a modest green area with palm trees and limited parking, the oceanfront park is ideally located between Seabreeze Boulevard and A1A, just south of SE 5th Street. It is also conveniently situated across the street from the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, where a renovation project began in late February.

On February 15, 2023, Mayor Dean Trantalis and executives from Shiff

Construction & Development joined members of the City Commission for a groundbreaking ceremony to initiate the project.

Over the next year, the park will be enhanced with a range of improvements designed to increase its appeal, including an elevated section that offers views of the ocean, a new playground, improved pedestrian lighting, and other features to enhance the beauty of the city. The area's beloved Whispering Giant sculpture will be preserved, and new landscaping will inject fresh energy into the park.

This new vision for DC Alexander Park is part of the City's commitment to creating a healthy and engaging community, as well as improving access to and enjoyment of the beach, waterways, parks, and open spaces for all residents and visitors. Fort Lauderdale takes pride in offering high-quality parks and recreational facilities that showcase the character of the city.