GAME ON! Youth Day Parade & Festival
Schedule
Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Jaco Pastorius Park | Wilton Manors, FL
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Get ready to press start on an unforgettable adventure at this year’s Youth Day Parade & Festival! Our theme, "Game On!", celebrates all things games—from the thrill of sports and the excitement of video games to the strategy of board games and the fun of playground classics.Whether you're scoring goals, leveling up, rolling the dice, or making power moves, this is your chance to bring your game face and showcase the energy, teamwork, and creativity that make games so exciting. Expect a festival packed with live entertainment, interactive challenges, and a parade bursting with color, costumes, and gaming spirit.
So, lace up your sneakers, grab your controllers, and get ready to play, cheer, and celebrate—because it’s Game On!
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City of Oakland Park
Youth Day Celebration - Est. 1957
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
The City’s celebration of its youth features Broward County’s longest-running parade led by elected officials, community groups, local schools, and athletic teams.
The parade starts at Jaco Pastorius Park, then south on Dixie Highway, west on NE 38th Street, north on NE 5th Avenue to Wimberly Field. Road closures will take place along the parade route.
The parade will be followed by opening ceremonies and a celebration with carnival rides, live music, games, food, and fireworks.
EVENT TIMES
10 a.m. - Parade starts
11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Celebration at Wimberly Field
EVENT LOCATIONS
PARADE - Starts at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 N. Dixie Highway and ends at Wimberly Field
CELEBRATION - Wimberly Field at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue.
ADMISSION
No entry fee.
Free face painting, bounce houses, games, live entertainment, fireworks and more!!
WRISTBANDS - SALES BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 AT NOON
Wristbands for unlimited rides may be purchased in advance for $15 (cash only presale) or the day of the event for $20 cash or credit.
Purchase wristbands (cash only) for $15 at these locations through April 11:
Oakland Park City Hall
3650 NE 12 Avenue
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ethel M. Gordon OP Library
1298 NE 37th Street
Mon, Wed & Fri
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tue & Thu
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dillon Tennis Center
4091 NE 5th Ave
Monday - Friday
2:00 pm -7:00 pm
North Andrews Gardens Community Center
250 NE 56th Ct
Monday – Friday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
PARKING AND SHUTTLE
Free shuttle service will operate from City Hall at 3650 NE 12th Avenue to Wimberly Field from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
We strongly encourage ride share, carpooling, or public transportation to avoid delays or any inconvenience.
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Where is it happening?
Jaco Pastorius Park, 3901 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334-3021, United States,Oakland Park, Florida, Wilton ManorsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
