| November, 2024

62nd Annual CHAOS Pompano Beach Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Posted on 25 November 2024 by JLusk

The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting “A Salute to our First Responders” when the Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade, the longest-running boat parade in the nation, sets sail on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m., rain or shine.

The magical parade on the water begins at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach, proceeds north through the Hillsboro Bridge, and ends at the Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton border line at Sullivan Park.

The beautifully decorated boats glowing with colorful lights, holiday decorations, and music will dazzle thousands of spectators who line the Intracoastal Waterway. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be the final boat waving to everyone watching the parade.

The Grand Marshals are the Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Firefighters and the all-new “Ely fire cadets,” young people training to become firefighters.

The MCs, judges, and viewing stand will be at Miraggio Italian Grill, at 3100 E. Atlantic Boulevard (SE side of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge). There will be plenty of parking and seats for over 300 people. Spectator viewing bleachers will also be located at Alsdorf Park on 14th Street Causeway, 2974 NE 14 Street.

This year, the Boat Parade will be streamed live on the Chamber’s YouTube page.

The Parade will be live video streamed and can be viewed by logging on the Pompano Beach/ Margate/Lighthouse Point Chamber Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/pompanobeachchamber.

The NE 14th Street Causeway and Atlantic Boulevard Intracoastal Waterway Bridges will be locked into the open position from 6:15 p.m. until the parade passes. Please seek alternate routes to and from the beach during this time.

For more information call 954-941-2940.

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Yuletide Parade

Posted on 25 November 2024 by JLusk

Get Ready for the Most Festive Night of the Year: The Yuletide Parade in Pompano Beach!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. (rain date: December 12th) because the Yuletide Parade is back, and it’s going to be bigger, brighter, and full of holiday cheer!

This annual Pompano Beach tradition is the perfect way to kick off the season. Local high school bands rock the streets, colorful floats light up the night, toe-tapping live performances, and, of course, a special appearance by Santa Claus himself.

The parade will start on Riverside Drive, cruising west down Atlantic Boulevard, and wrapping up at SE 24th Avenue — a route full of fun and festive surprises. 

Want to get even more involved? They are accepting float applications and sponsorships! For details, visit www.parks.pompanobeachfl.gov.

 

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Deerfield Beach Middle School Students Experience Democracy in Action

Posted on 07 November 2024 by JLusk

 
In a historic first for the school, Deerfield Beach Middle School transformed into a bustling polling center as more than 1,100 students participated in a mock presidential and Florida senatorial election. Through a partnership with the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office, students experienced an authentic voting environment with official voting booths and polling center signage.
 
While sixth and eighth-grade students cast their ballots for U.S. President and Florida Senator, seventh-graders participated in an additional democratic exercise—using write-in votes to elect their grade-level president. The inaugural mock election generated tremendous excitement among students, building momentum for their future participation in real elections.
 
“This real-world experience helps our students understand the importance of civic engagement and prepares them to become active participants in our democracy,” said Dr. Latori Fulton, Principal of Deerfield Beach Middle School. “By experiencing the voting process firsthand, our students are better equipped to fulfill their future roles as informed citizens.”
 
The civics lesson extended beyond the ballot box as students tackled real-world budget decisions. Each student received $100 in play money to allocate across critical government sectors, including healthcare, transportation, education, immigration, environmental protection, and defense. The exercise highlighted the complex trade-offs involved in government spending decisions.
 
School Board leaders Debra Hixon, Vice Chair, Countywide At-Large, Seat 9, and Nora Rupert, District 7 Board Member, visited the school to support the initiative and observe students participating in the democratic process.
 
“Our goal was to make the democratic process tangible and meaningful for our students,” said Candace Woodson, DBMS 7th grade civics teacher and event coordinator who worked alongside the school’s PTSA to organize the event. “By combining the mock election with practical budget decisions, students gained valuable insights into how their votes influence government priorities. The objective was to educate and empower students to be the change they want to see and understand the importance of exercizing their American right to vote.”
–Photos & copy provided by DBMS.

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