Winter Festival Set for Friday, December 13th

Winter Festival This Friday, Dec. 13

It's here! The City of Margate's popular Winter Festival will take place this Friday, December 13th, and we want to see you there!

The Festival is set to take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. along Margate Boulevard, between State Road 7 and NW 58th Street.

Bring your family and friends for all the fun! New this year, the spectacular event will feature a Snow Village for all ages, complete with snow tubing slides, kiddie slides, and snow piles.

In partnership with the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the Winter Festival also features real “Florida Style” snow (for ages 11 and under), rides for the children, performances by local groups and organizations, arts and crafts activities, a craft fair, food vendors, and pictures with Santa (bring your own camera and share your photos with #OurMargate).

Please be advised that Margate Boulevard (from US 441/SR 7 to NW 58^th Avenue) will be closed from approximately 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on December 13^th. The (clock tower) round-a-bout will remain open for the entire day. Main parking entrance for the event is located at SR 7 and Seton Drive.

For more information, go to margatefl.com.

City Commission Meeting Tonight, December 11th

City Commission Tonight, Dec. 11th

Please join us this evening, December 11th, for the City Commission Meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 5790 Margate Boulevard. Click here to review the meeting agenda.

City Commission Meetings are broadcast live on the City’s local access channel, Comcast Channel 78. For those who prefer to watch the meetings online, log on to the City’s website and click on “Agendas and Minutes,” then “Watch Live”. Can’t watch live? Archived Meetings are available at margatefl.com.

Water Main Improvement Project Update

The City’s Department of Environmental and Engineering Services has contracted with Marcdan Inc. to complete improvements to the City’s smallest diameter water mains.

Marcdan’s crews are currently working to replace 2” galvanized steel water main lines with 6” ductile iron pipes in Margate. This citywide project will enhance water delivery, increase water pressure, and improve water quality for many of our residents and businesses. Currently, crews are working in the public right-of-way along Northwest 62nd Avenue and 14th Court. Please drive slowly and adhere to instructions from the traffic management team when driving in the area.

We will update you as the project progresses and the work moves to other areas of the City.

Movies in the Park on Dec. 21st

The City of Margate Parks and Recreation Department Movies in the Parks series continues on Saturday, December 21st with The Lion King. The movie will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road.

In The Lion King, a young lion returns to reclaim the throne that was stolen from him and his father by his treacherous and fratricidal uncle after spending his childhood in exile under the care of a friendly warthog and meerkat.

Upcoming Movies in the Park are as follows:

• January 25: Toy Story 4

• February 22: The Princess and the Frog

Movies in the Park features free outdoor movie screenings for the entire family. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

For more information, please call the Margate Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 972-6458 or visit margatefl.com.

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For questions or comments about the information shared above, please email pio@margatefl.com.