City earns prestigious IFEA World Festival & Event City Award

Published on October 15, 2026

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The City of Port St. Lucie was recently honored by the International Festivals & Events Association for its efforts to celebrate cultural identity, foster community pride and create experiences that connect residents and visitors.

The 2026 IFEA World Festival & Event City Award, presented Oct. 5 to seven cities worldwide, recognizes communities that have invested in building environments where festivals and events can thrive. The City of Port St. Lucie was honored alongside:

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • McAllen, Texas
  • Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand
  • Muju-Gun, Jeonbuk State, Republic of Korea
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Historic Kailua Village, Hawaii

The City’s Communications Department and Special Events Division also collaborated on several projects and was awarded the following 2026 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards:

  • Gold: Best Printed Materials, Multiple Page, Veterans Day Ceremony 2025
  • Gold: Best Printed Materials, Single Page, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2026
  • Gold: Best Street Banner, Eggstravaganza 2026
  • Silver: Best Ad Series, River Nights 2026
  • Silver: Best Promotional Photograph, Fall Fun Fest 2025
  • Silver: Best Street Banner, Irish Festival 2026
  • Bronze: Best Promotional Photograph, Stars and Stripes Grand Opening 2026
  • Bronze: Best Street Banner, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2026

The International Festivals & Events Association is the premier association supporting and enabling festival and event professionals worldwide. It was created to encourage, support and recognize positive local environments for festivals and events worldwide.