{"id":108343,"date":"2026-01-07T00:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/108343\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T00:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:23:09","slug":"town-of-davie-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-and-facility-closures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/108343\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Davie Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Facility Closures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Featuring live performances and light refreshments.<\/p>\n<p>In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s legacy, the Town of Davie will be hosting its\u00a0annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davie-fl.gov\/1233\/Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Ceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.davie-fl.gov\/1233\/Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Ceremony&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767820851386000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1pQioqFuQV47v2QT0oZvym\">Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration<\/a>\u00a0on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. This free event will take place at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center gymnasium, 3801 S. Pine Island Road.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony will feature a reading of Dr. King\u2019s \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech, guest speakers, live musical performances and light refreshments. Speakers include Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul, Town Councilmembers and more.<\/p>\n<p>Town of Davie Closures<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Town of Davie municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. Please take note of the following Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts facility hours below for Monday:<\/p>\n<p>Pine Island Fitness Center will open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Pine Island Aquatic Center will open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Pine Island Multipurpose Center is closed.<\/p>\n<p>All\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davie-fl.gov\/Facilities?clear=False\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.davie-fl.gov\/Facilities?clear%3DFalse&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767820851386000&amp;usg=AOvVaw35ZByiHvjDCk2pFVBPA_sy\">Town parks<\/a>, playgrounds and restrooms will be open from 9 a.m. to sunset with the exception of:<\/p>\n<p>Driftwood, Shenandoah, Waterford and Waverly Park will close at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Pine Island Park\/Bamford Sports Complex will close at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Programmed sports activities will not be performed on this day.<\/p>\n<p>Municipal offices will resume regular operation on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Solid Waste Services Update<\/p>\n<p>Town of Davie solid waste services, including curbside garbage collection and bulk pickup, will not\u00a0be affected\u00a0on January 19, 2026. 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