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Pembroke Pines celebrates 66 years with free birthday bash. Here’s what to know

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Pembroke Pines will celebrate its 66th birthday on Pines Day — Saturday, April 25 — with “Route 66: The Road to 250” at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.
Pembroke Pines will celebrate its 66th birthday on Pines Day — Saturday, April 25 — with “Route 66: The Road to 250” at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Pembroke Pines is marking its 66th anniversary with its annual Pines Day, featuring free food, a car show, a roller rink and live entertainment.

The event takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.

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Pembroke Pines will celebrate its 66th birthday on Pines Day — Saturday, April 25 — with “Route 66: The Road to 250.”
Pembroke Pines will celebrate its 66th birthday on Pines Day — Saturday, April 25 — with “Route 66: The Road to 250.” Courtesy: City of Pembroke Pines

Here are key takeaways:

  • This year’s theme — Route 66: The Road to 250 — also celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary since its independence in 1776.
  • Entertainment includes the Generation of Wheels Car Show with retro rides and toy cars, a free roller rink with DJ Felix Sama, live stage performances and activities for kids such as arts and crafts, character meet-and-greets and face painting.
  • Food trucks and bars will have drinks and fare for purchase, while complimentary popcorn and cotton candy will be available. A ceremonial cake cutting will be held along with over 1,000 cupcakes for residents.
  • Pembroke Pines was officially established in 1960, but its roots trace to pre-1940s agricultural land and the Waldrep Dairy Farm. It first incorporated as the “Village of Pembroke Pines” in 1959, with Dr. Walter Smith Kipnis as its first mayor.
  • For more information, call the city’s Special Events Office at 954-392-2116.

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