Fort Lauderdale Kicks Off 57th Annual David Deal Playday

Enjoy a Fun-Filled Week for the Entire Family

Angela Sabina DiPietro, Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4777 or angelas@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale – The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Broward County Parks and Recreation and the Fort Lauderdale Church of God, will celebrate the 57th Annual David Deal Playday with a series of events beginning Saturday, July 31 through Wednesday, August 4, 2010. All events, with the exception of the Championship Swim Meet, will take place at Joseph C. Carter Park, located at 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. All Playday events are free and open to the public.

The 57th Annual David Deal Playday event schedule includes:

Championship Swim Meet
Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 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. Registration deadline is July 23.

Joy in the Park
Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 12 to 8 p.m.
Joy in the Park will feature live music including national gospel artists. The event will also include: a free, educational health fair; children’s entertainment; chess and bid whist competitions; a 3-on-3 basketball game; a free throw shooting contest; a volleyball tournament; a rib cook-off and much more.

Teen 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 Basketball Tournaments
Tuesday, August 3 and Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Come as a team or make one when you get here! Play some high energy hoops created especially for the serious ball player between the ages of 13 and17. To register, call (954) 828-4592.

David Deal Playday Kids Day
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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. Admission is free. Groups must pre-register.

Teen Splash Party
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Come make a splash while enjoying hot music and cool pool activities.

Legacy Tribute at the Jazz Café
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – 6 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy cool jazz and hot art as we pay tribute to the Trailblazers who helped make Playday what it is today.

Boxing Under the Stars
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – 7 to 11 p.m.
South Florida’s most talented boxers compete for their titles at the inaugural Boxing Under the Stars event, presented in partnership with the Carter Park Contenders Boxing Club and the Florida Gold Coast Boxing Association.

For more information on the 57th Annual David Deal Playday, please call the event hotline at (954) 828-4759 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.