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Beach Party Returns

Great American Beach The party kicks off when award-winning LivingSand artist
and sculptor John May presents the Great American Sand
Party Returns May 25 Sculpting Contest. The spirited competition takes place from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the beach from Poinsettia Street to
Cortez Street with participants competing for great prizes.
Featuring Legendary
Automobile enthusiasts will enjoy the Great American Clas-
Band “Blood, Sweat sic Car Show, presented by Keith's Rods and Customs from
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show features more than 70 hot
and Tears!” rods, rag tops, roadsters and muscle cars lining both sides
of A1A from Cortez Street to Castillo Street.
et ready to kick off the summer with live music, vin- From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., join celebrity DJ William
tage cars, unique art, outstanding entertainment, Pennhouse for non-stop energy and excitement in the ex-
Gand a free concert by the legendary band Blood, panded Family Fun Zone, located at Poinsettia Street. Activi-
Sweat and Tears! It's all happening on Fort Lauderdale ties will include music and dancing; face painting;
Beach at the City's Great American Beach Party on Satur- hula-hoop, limbo and Twister contests; Florida wildlife ex-
day, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at A1A and Las hibits; and more.
Olas Boulevard.
In observance of Memorial Day Weekend, the afternoon’s
Now in its 10th year, the free Great American Beach Party activities will include a military tribute featuring the U.S.
has grown into one of Fort Lauderdale's most anticipated Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Para-Comman-
events, attracting huge crowds for a full day of fun in the dos. In an extraordinary display of timing, accuracy, and
sun for everyone! precision maneuvering, the Para-Commandos will skydive

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