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Oakland Park's Building & Permitting Division devotes every Wednesday to allow residents & contractors to drop off completed permit applications (residential) from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and pickup by 4:30 p.m. at 5399 N. Dixie Highway (Suite 3). View/Save the Walk-Thru Wednesday Permitting Flyer
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Third Annual 'Dancing in the Street' April 26
Free Music Extravaganza Along Oakland Park Main Street/NE 12 Avenue
Oakland Park hosts its third annual "Dancing in the Street" block party Friday, April 26. This free live music festival along Oakland Park Main Street (NE 12 Avenue) will feature some of South Florida's most popular and talented musical performers.
Entertainment is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on multiple stages setup throughout the City's Downtown Culinary Arts District. A food court will sell tasty eats and local Oakland Park businesses will host family-friendly activities.Some of the musical artists scheduled to perform include:
- Mr. Nice Guy – South Florida’s premier Classic Rock band
- Caribbean Waves – Reggae, Calypso & Steel Drum band
- Rock Candy -- Playing your favorite classic to current rock hits
- Peppa Boxx -- Reggae
- Sophia Anderson -- Pop Singer
Stages will be set up adjacent to Downtown businesses (listed north to south):
- Funky Buddha Stage: 1201 NE 38 Street
- City Hall Stage: 3650 NE 12 Avenue
- Hot Spots Stage: 3500 NE 12 Avenue
- Switchbox Coffee Stage: 3446 NE 12 Avenue
- Tatts and Tacos Stage: 3200 NE 12 Avenue
- Big Dog Station Stage: 3148 NE 12 Avenue
Food court vendors will include:
- Garlic Knot
- Lazo Empanadas
- Leo’s Gourmet Frozen Treats
- Lucky’s Market
- Monster Subs
- Nature's Coolers Natural Juices
- Sandy Sweet Bakery
- The Whole Enchilada
- American Legion Post #222
- Kid favorites food available
A “KidZone” in the the 3400 block of NE 12 Avenue will offer a variety of activities such as face painting, bead making, cookie decorating, and displays by the Urban Farming Institute and Champions World Boxing.
Event parking will be available at two Dixie lots on north and south side NE 38 Street, as well as the City lots at NE 38 Street & 13 Avenue and behind the Big Dog Station. There will also be a complementary shuttle transporting attendees from Jaco Pastorius Park and a ride share location at NE 12 Avenue at NE 37 Street (Oakland Park, FL 33334).
For more Dancing in the Street details, please call 954-630-4500.