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One Tamarac Festival: Celebrating Multiculturalism and 60 Years of Community

by Agrippina Fadel May 16, 2023

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Join the Celebration: One Tamarac Festival Honors Diversity and City's 60th Anniversary

One Tamarac 2022 {City of Tamarac}

By Agrippina Fadel

This year’s One Tamarac celebration will honor the local multicultural community and commemorate the city’s 60th Anniversary.

“The festival has grown over the years, and it reflects what makes Tamarac so special: we are a multicultural and multigenerational city,” said Mayor Michelle Gomez, adding that while the official city’s birthday is July 19, 1963, One Tamarac event will kick off the celebrations early.

Held on Saturday, May 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tamarac Sports Complex, the free festival includes musical entertainment by international recording artist Paul Anthony and the Reggae Souljahs and Grammy-award-winning artist Tomasito Cruz Band.

Other performances include Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko and SASA African Dance Theater. The festival features a cultural exhibition area, local trivia, a laser light show, a children’s fun zone, and a diverse lineup of local food vendors.

“This family-friendly event offers something for people of all ages. One Tamarac gives our vibrant community an opportunity to come together and learn about different cultures through dance, fashion, art, and cuisine. It is a great way to get to know our neighbors,” said Gomez.

She added that the celebration will culminate with an impressive laser light show at 9 p.m.

“As much as I like fireworks, I am glad our city took a step to try something new and organize a laser light show instead. We can get the same level of excitement and energy without hurting people suffering from PTSD and other conditions affected by loud noise and scaring pets and wild animals,” added Gomez.

“I am sure it will be a beautiful evening, and I hope many residents will stop by with their families to celebrate,” she said.

Tamarac Sports Complex is located at 9901 NW 77th Street.

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Agrippina Fadel

Agrippina Fadel grew up in Siberia and received her master's in journalism from Tyumen State University. A resident of Florida for over 10 years, she also works as a marketing and communication specialist at a local university.