Pembroke Pines, FL (June 8, 2022)  – Registration is underway for Pembroke Pines children ages 15 years and younger to obtain their wristband for the upcoming Thirteenth Annual Mayor’s Kids’ Day event hosted by Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis.  Mayor’s Kids’ Day will be held on Friday June 17, 2022.  Registration closes on Thursday, June 16, 2022.   This year’s theme is “It’s Sweet to be a Kid in Pembroke Pines”.  Children 15 years of age and younger that are Pembroke Pines residents, pre-registered and wearing the official Mayor’s Kids’ Day wristband will have an opportunity to search for deals and free items from local Pembroke Pines businesses located throughout the city from noon until the particular business closes.  A list of participating businesses will be available online at www.ppines.com.  Please keep checking daily to see what is being offered.  Some of the things children might find include free bowling, swimming, haircuts, ice cream, mini golf, dance classes, cupcakes, cookies, breakfast and many more valuable items.  Pembroke Pines businesses will also offer discounts on purchases, food samples and a variety of prizes and raffles.  Each year, more than 1,000 children throughout the City of Pembroke Pines participate in Mayor’s Kids’ Day.           

Mayor Frank C. Ortis will host a fun filled brunch for the children and there will be activities between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines.   Children can visit with both fire and police personnel, as well as mascots representing several businesses throughout the city.  Additionally, other new activities and surprises are also planned for this year’s event. 

Pre-registration for Pembroke Pines children only is required and wristbands are free.  Wristbands will be available at BrightStar Credit Union (12405 Taft Street Lobby Hours); Pembroke Lakes Tennis (10500 Taft Street Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm); City Center (601 City Center Way Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; and at TownGate and Price Park (visit city website for times).  Proof of residency must be shown when registering.

For additional information, or to become a sponsor, please contact the Special Events Office at 954-392-2116 or visit www.ppines.com/specialevents.

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