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Sunrise Earth Day Festival set for Saturday, April 7

By Natalie Greaves··1 min read
Sunrise Earth Day Festival set for Saturday, April 7
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  • <span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Sunrise will host its tenth annual </span><b>Earth Day Festival</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on Saturday, April 7, from 11:00 a.m.
  • at Sawgrass Sanctuary Park (</span><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=237+North+New+River+Circle,+Sunrise+33326&entry=gmail&source=g"><span style="font-weight: 400;">237 North New River Circle, Sunrise 33326</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">).
  • Admission is FREE, and the first 1,500 attendees will receive a reusable shopping tote and a BPA-free water bottle.
  • Tree Planting Ceremony in observance of Arbor Day, followed by plenty of live music: </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">11:30 a.m.
  • – </span><b>The Crossthread Band </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">– Rock, country, funk, and rhythm and blues.

The City of Sunrise will host its tenth annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sawgrass Sanctuary Park (237 North New River Circle, Sunrise 33326). Admission is FREE, and the first 1,500 attendees will receive a reusable shopping tote and a BPA-free water bottle. The bottles can be refilled throughout the day at the City's complimentary water station.

The event will feature a Kids' Korner with children's activities, bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts and more; handcrafted goods; a variety of food and beverage vendors; and non-profit exhibitors and educational displays.

The Festival kicks off with an 11:15 a.m. Tree Planting Ceremony in observance of Arbor Day, followed by plenty of live music:

11:30 a.m. – The Crossthread Band – Rock, country, funk, and rhythm and blues. 1:30 p.m. – KooKooz – Rock from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s

The Earth Day Festival is sponsored by the City of Sunrise Utilities DepartmentRepublic Services, and Baptist Health Urgent Care-Sawgrass. No coolers, glass bottles, pets or bicycles will be allowed in the park during the Festival. (A bicycle parking area will be available.) \

For more information, please call the City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department: (954) 747-4600.

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