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/global/recreation/home.page 2024-02-01 2024-02-01T13:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Michelle Jurado [email protected] 786-631-0439 Miami-Dade Parks’ 4th annual Black History Month celebration returns to Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park Celebrate the rich culture of Black history with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee, and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department at the 4th annual Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, located at 14450 Boggs Dr, Miami, FL 33176. Celebrate the rich culture of Black history with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee, and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department at the 4th annual Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, located at 14450 Boggs Dr, Miami, FL 33176. This event celebrates the 2024 theme “African Americans and the Arts,” exploring the profound impact Black Americans have made on visual arts, music, cultural movements and beyond, while embracing the mission of Miami-Dade Parks, to create outstanding recreational, natural, and cultural experiences that enrich and enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations. As part of the celebration, there will be an array of entertainment including live performances by Guitars over Guns, local church talent and youth from Miami-Dade Parks’ recreation programs; a children’s fun zone with games and bounce houses; an art showcase featuring artwork by  local youth; and an <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/things-to-do/article281546393.html">art tribute i</a>n honor of the life of the University of Virginia football player and Richmond Heights native, D’Sean Emir Perry. The Miami-Dade Police Department will be on site providing information and safety tips to the community through safety demonstrations, in addition to a Health & Wellness Village that will provide our park patrons with useful health information and wellness screenings. Who:                          Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee, and Miami-Dade Parks Director Maria I. Nardi What:                         4th Annual Black History Month Celebration kickoff When:                        February 3, 2024, 1:30 p.m. Where:                       Sgt. 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MIAMI-DADE ( February 01, 2024 )–

Celebrate the rich culture of Black history with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee, and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department at the 4th annual Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, located at 14450 Boggs Dr, Miami, FL 33176.

This event celebrates the 2024 theme “African Americans and the Arts,” exploring the profound impact Black Americans have made on visual arts, music, cultural movements and beyond, while embracing the mission of Miami-Dade Parks, to create outstanding recreational, natural, and cultural experiences that enrich and enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations.

As part of the celebration, there will be an array of entertainment including live performances by Guitars over Guns, local church talent and youth from Miami-Dade Parks’ recreation programs; a children’s fun zone with games and bounce houses; an art showcase featuring artwork by local youth; and an art tribute in honor of the life of the University of Virginia football player and Richmond Heights native, D’Sean Emir Perry. The Miami-Dade Police Department will be on site providing information and safety tips to the community through safety demonstrations, in addition to a Health & Wellness Village that will provide our park patrons with useful health information and wellness screenings.

Who: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee, and Miami-Dade Parks Director Maria I. Nardi

What: 4^th Annual Black History Month Celebration kickoff

When: February 3, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park,14450 Boggs Dr, Miami, FL 33176

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About Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces: Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of more than 285 parks and 40,000+ acres of parks and natural areas, comprised of active, passive parklands and nature preserves. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world and focused on placemaking, health and fitness, and conservation and stewardship.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter or visit our website for the latest news and updates from Miami-Dade County Parks!

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