Watch "
50th Anniversary Events"
A preview of the events
planned for
the week of April 25. 3 minutes, 18 seconds
The City of Port St. Lucie celebrated its 50th Anniversary on April 27, 2011. Befitting this important
milestone in the city’s history, a week-long celebration was held:
Monday, April 25
City Hall, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.
Free admission
City Council proclamation
Community
sharing of special 50th Anniversary cupcakes
Author Nina Baranski on hand to sign
editions of the city’s history book, “Port
”
Preview of the "City of Dreams"
promotional video reel to be used to market development
and tourism
Tuesday, April 26
Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m. to noon
Free admission
Time capsule ceremony
Community
sharing of special 50th Anniversary cupcakes
Book signing of city’s history book, “Port
St. Lucie at 50: A City for All People”
Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful
exhibit and wholesale tree sale
Wednesday, April 27 (Premiere of "City of Dreams" docudrama)
Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
$5 per person admission for movie premiere
Free admission to Art Gallery Opening and Exhibit
At 6 p.m. the community invited to an old-fashioned celebration with fun-filled music and dancing to the classic oldies, antique cars used in the city's docudrama, "City of Dreams" and book signing ("PSL at 50: A City for all People")
At 6 p.m. an Art Gallery Opening and Reception held; exhibit featured photographs and other items that depict life in Port St. Lucie in years past.
At 7 p.m. premiere of the docudrama "City of Dreams," which features a fascinating view of the city throughout its history
Your favorite 1960's attire encouraged
Thursday, April 28
Shell Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission
Day-long celebration at Port St. Lucie’s
unique Shell Bazaar, which was established in 1953 by the
Williams family (the Shell Bazaar was built upon a
reputation of having some of the finest sea shells and
sea life available, and remains today a popular
destination for residents and visitors alike)
Adult and children storytelling
Book signing of “Port
St. Lucie at 50: A City for All People”
Community
sharing of special 50th Anniversary cupcakes
Friday, April 29
Digital Domain Park, 4 p.m. (tailgate party), 6 p.m. (gates open for ball game)
Free admission*
Community tailgate party with music and activities for the family, book signing of “Port
St. Lucie at 50: A City for All People,” and special 50th Anniversary cupcakes
St. Lucie Mets play, followed by fireworks display
*As part of Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful's food drive—in partnership with the Treasure Coast Food Bank— contribute two nonperishable food items and receive a free ticket to the game
Saturday, April 30
Saints Golf Course, 8:30 a.m.
To honor the city's 50th Anniversary, the city's Saints Golf Course hosted a Four-Person Scramble Golf Outing.
Port St. Lucie Civic Center, noon to 10 p.m.
Free admission
Multi-Cultural Street Festival (family entertainment, music, food, arts
and crafts, and more)
