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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
Band “Blood, Sweat Classic Car Show, presented by Keith's Rods and Customs
from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show features more than
and Tears!” 70 hot 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, From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., join celebrity DJ William
vintage cars, unique art, outstanding Pennhouse for non-stop energy and excitement in the
Gentertainment, and a free concert by the legendary expanded Family Fun Zone, located at Poinsettia Street.
band Blood, Sweat and Tears! It's all happening on Fort Activities will include music and dancing; face painting;
Lauderdale Beach at the City's Great American Beach hula-hoop, limbo and Twister contests; Florida wildlife
Party on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at exhibits; and more.
A1A and Las 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-
events, attracting huge crowds for a full day of fun in the Commandos. In an extraordinary display of timing,
sun for everyone! accuracy, and precision maneuvering, the

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