Pembroke Pines, FL (March 23, 2022) – Pines Day is back! After a two year hiatus, the City of Pembroke Pines cordially invites families, friends, guests and residents to join in the birthday celebration as the city’s 62nd Birthday on Pines Day is being held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the plaza at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines.
A wide array of exciting activities will display a fun-filled day of celebrating, which will include both musical and dance performances from local artists, a Kids Konnection Business Expo, featuring kid-friendly businesses that will keep children and parents up to date on what there is to do in Pembroke Pines and neighboring areas, free rides for the kids, free popcorn, free cotton candy and much more.
Additionally, The Royal Court pageant, which includes The Little Miss Sweetheart and Miss Pembroke Pines, will take place inside the City Center Commission Chambers at 4:30 pm where both a princess and queen will be crowned in each category. Eight young ladies will be crowned and become the newest city ambassadors. Participants have to be pre-registered prior to the event and must be Pembroke Pines residents, ages 3-5; 6-8; 9-12; and 13-16. An application can be found online and downloaded at www.pinesday.com. The deadline for applications to enter is Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 4 pm. Applications can be mailed to City of Pembroke Pines c/o Special Events Office/Pageant at 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 or emailed to ltropeano@ppines.com.
Furthermore, at approximately 6:00 p.m., visitors are invited to “Party on the Plaza” for a Cake Cutting Ceremony where everyone can satisfy their sweet tooth and enjoy a piece of cake. Those interested in something more can fulfill their cravings and purchase food and drinks from an assortment of food trucks.
Lastly, be sure to stick around for a special performance from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to conclude celebration, featuring the Sugar Hill Gang known for the Rapper’s Delight and Apache (Jump on It) songs to add to the party. Parking and Admission are free. No pets are permitted. For a full list of scheduled activities, pageant and Pines Day information, please visit www.pinesday.com. For the most up to date special event information, please call 954-392-2116 or visit www.ppines.com/specialevents
The community is encouraged to learn more about the City of Pembroke Pines’ latest events by subscribing to Pines Media on YouTube, reading the city's newspaper City Connect, checking the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines, and accessing Twitter or Instagram using @cityofppines. Residents with Comcast can view Pembroke Pines Media programming on Channel 78, while residents with AT&T U-Verse can view programming on Channel 99 and click on Pembroke Pines TV.