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n behalf of the City of Clearwater, I invite you to enjoy the wonderful events that Clearwater has planned for its 62nd annual Funâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Sun Clearwater. As the city celebrates its 100th anniversary, the Funâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Sun Clearwater highlights Clearwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beaches, parks and recreational activities.

The 10-day festival begins April 17 and continues through May 3. It will showcase a variety of events and programs to delight both residents and visitors.

Of special note is the third annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. Onethousand tons of Clearwater Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world famous sugar sand will be creatively carved into the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit, an artistic walkthrough display in a 21,000-squarefoot tent. The exhibit will also feature a special tribute to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial.

BLAST Friday is a free monthly street festival on the last Friday of each month. On April 24, the event will also celebrate Clearwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial with a classic street party featuring music from Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, a variety of vendors, as well as food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. District retailers and restaurants are open during all BLAST Fridays, with outdoor dining options available on Cleveland Street.

Clearwater is also proud to have some of the top facilities for sporting events and artistic performances in the area. Bright House Field, home of the Philadelphia Philliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;spring training and the Clearwater Threshers, is a terrific place to watch baseball during the spring and summer months. Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Capitol Theatre are outstanding performing arts centers that continue to entertain thousands.

Whether you are a visitor to Clearwater or you have lived here all your life, be sure to visit beautiful Clearwater Beach, take a stroll down Beach Walk, and watch the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. Clearwater has so much to offer, and as it begins its second century,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sparkling Clearwaterâ&#x20AC;?remains a great place to call home or to visit.

Sincerely, George N. Cretekos, Mayor

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Sunday, May 3 Coachman Park, 301 Drew St. General Admission: $10/$15 (Lawn seating: Bring towels, blankets and chairs. Chair rental available.)

Reserved: $25/$30 VIP: $75/$80 (Reserved seat, food, two alcoholic beverages, unlimited water and soft drinks, access to VIP bar and executive restrooms.)

FREE General Admission for kids 12 & under

THOMPSON SQUARE

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit FunNSunClearwater.com Gates open at 12:30 p.m.

Performing on the Transamerica Stage: 1:00 p.m. Olivia Lane 1:50 p.m. Lo Cash 3:00 p.m. Jana Kramer 4:10 p.m. Gloriana 5:30 p.m.:Thompson Square 7:05 p.m. Eli Young Band *Schedule subject to change; prices include tax, but not convenience or handling fees.

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FUN ’N SUN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PIER 60 SUGAR SAND FESTIVAL 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. April 17 – April 25 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. April 26 sugarsandfestival.com

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CLEARWATER THRESHERS VS. LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS with Phinley bobble giveaway & ’70s Night with Disco Inferno concert 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 threshersbaseball.com CLEARWATER’S BLAST FRIDAY PRESENTED BY BRIGHT HOUSE Featuring Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, April 24 blastfridayclearwater.com PARAMORE 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 rutheckerdhall.com

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THRESHERS HOLE-IN-ONE HAPPY HOUR Featuring disc golf 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 threshersbaseball.com

PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. Friday, May 1 clearwatercountryclub.com CLEARWATER DRIVE-IN MOVIE Featuring Big Hero Six 8:15 p.m. Friday, May 1 funnsunclearwater.com CENTENNIAL HICKORY SCRAMBLE A 1915-themed golf tournament 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 clearwatercountryclub.com CLEVELAND STREET DERBY PARTY A free, family-friendly afternoon 4- 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 funnsunclearwater.com AMERILIFE FUN ’N COUNTRY PRESENTED BY 99.5 QYK Country music festival 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3 funnsunclearwater.com Tickets start at $10

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DOWNTOWN PARKING Garden Ave. Parking Garage (28 Garden Ave.) Municipal Services Garage (640 Pierce St.) City Hall Parking (112 S. Osceola Ave.) Station Square Parking Garage (628 Cleveland St.) For additional parking information visit MyClearwater.com, and enter in the search field “downtown parking.”

DOs & DON’Ts FOR COACHMAN PARK The following items and practices are not permitted at the events: • NO pets, except assistance animals • NO grills or open flames of any kind • NO glass containers or bottles • NO coolers, food or drinks • NO unauthorized vendors • NO tents, canopies or umbrellas • NO audio/video recording devices

• NO throwing objects such as footballs, Frisbees, etc.

• NO in-line skating, skateboarding • NO littering • NO personal fireworks DO bring: • Lawn chairs and blankets • One sealed bottle of water per person

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