The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the 58th Annual David Deal Playday with a series of events beginning Tuesday, August 9 through Saturday, August 13, 2011. All Playday events are free and open to the public.
Teen and Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments
August 9 -10th | 3:30 to 8 p.m. | Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard
Come as a team or make one when you get here! Play some high-energy hoops created especially for the serious ball player.
David Deal Playday Kids Day
August 10th | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard
Let the games begin! Olympic sports, novelty competitions, table games and wacky water sports are just a few of the activities planned. Prizes will be awarded all day for the best competitors.
Playday Teen Talent Showcase
August 10th | 3:30 to 6 p.m. | Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard
For ages 13-18 years old. Fort Lauderdale’s most talented teens will have the opportunity to showcase their on-stage swagger. Live entertainment from local hip-hop artists and Battle of the DJ's hosted by DJ Sheem.
Legacy Tribute at the Jazz Café
August 10th | 7 to 10 p.m. | Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard
Enjoy cool jazz and hot art as we pay tribute to the trailblazers who helped make Playday what it is today. Featuring The Larry Dogg Band, Akia Knowles, Musicians Enterprise and Daniella Davis & Vertical Praise. Honorees include Mary Barner, Vernon Dooling, Earnest Fuller, James "James T" Thomas, and Carlton Tynes.
Boxing Under the Stars
August 10th | 7 to 10 p.m. | Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard
South Florida’s most talented boxers compete for their titles at the 2nd Annual Boxing Under the Stars event, presented in partnership with the Carter Park Contenders Boxing Club and the Florida Gold Coast Boxing Association.
Championship Swim Meet
August 13th | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, 501 Seabreeze Boulevard
Tri-county summer swim leagues are invited to compete in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke,butterfly and team relays.
For more information on these events, call the David Deal Playday, download the event flyer  or call the Playday Hotline at (954) 828-4759.
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