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City of Dania Beach
Parks & Recreation Memorandum
DATE: 6/10/2025
TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM, City Manager
VIA: Tyrone Cornileus, Event Liaison, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Special Event Request: Dania After Dark | Panther Fireworks | Juneteenth Freedom
Day
Request:
Dania After Dark:
The City of Dania Beach and Parks and Recreation department is requesting a special event
application/permit for the annual Dania After Dark event series. This event series has been held
in the past. The event series takes place once a month at the Dania Beach City Hall starting from
October 11, 2025 - April 11, 2026.
Panther Fireworks:
Arthur Shaw owner of Panther Fireworks is requesting a special event application/permit for his
annual fireworks sale starting on Sunday, June 15 through Saturday, July 5, 2025. The sale will
take place at 4650 Sw 30th Ave, Dania Beach, FL 33312. This event has taken place in the past.
Juneteenth Freedom Day:
Dr. Phyllis Baker and The Baker House are requesting a special event application/permit for a
Juneteenth Freedom Day event. This event is dated for Saturday, June 14, 2025 and will be
located at the Dania Beach City Hall (Arts Park).
Background:
Dania After Dark:
A Special Event is requested by the City of Dania Beach Parks & Recreation Department for
Dania After Dark monthly events from October 2025 to May 2026. The requested events are
scheduled for the dates shown above, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on March 14, 2026 from
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 100 W. Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL
33004.
The Special Event is also seeking approval to extend Hotel Dello's liquor license to encompass
SW 1st Ave during certain Dania After Dark events. This is to allow Hotel Dello to operate and
manage the bar sales during agreed-upon event dates. All revenue from Hotel Dello’s bar sales
will be a revenue split between the City of Dania Beach and Hotel Dello.
Panthers Fireworks:
The requested event is proposed to be held in the parking lot of the Community Bible Church
located at 4650 SW 30 Ave. Fireworks sales will begin on Sunday, June 15, 2025 through
Saturday, July 5, 2025. The applicant will obtain all necessary permits and abide by all
applicable city codes for Fireworks sales. The expected maximum attendance is 500 patrons with
a sustained attendance of 50 customers per day. This event has been held in the past.
Juneteenth Freedom Day:
This is a Juneteenth Celebration, that will began with a lecture in the Dania Beach Library. The
lecture will be followed by outdoor activities which will include African Dancers, drummers,
and poets. A lite snack and drinks will be provided. The event will be held at the Arts Park at the
Dania Beach City Hall. Applicant has requested for fees to be waived or reimbursed.
Budgetary Impact
Dania After Dark: Waiver of fees
Panther Fireworks: $450
Juneteenth: Waived or Reimbursed
Recommendation
Dania After Dark:
Department Review: Comments:
BSO Fire: Approved with conditions.
Building Official Building/Electric/Plumbing permits
required.
City Attorney No issues
Code Enforcement No issues
Planning & Zoning No issues
Hr/ Risk Mgmt- COI requested for all vendors
Parks & Recreation No issues
Public Services No issues
BSO Police Dept. No issues
Panthers Fireworks:
Department Review: Comments:
BSO Fire: Approved with conditions.
Building Official Building permits required for electrical and structural for
the tent.
City Attorney No issues
Code Enforcement Must provide parking layout.
Planning & Zoning Approved with conditions.
Hr/ Risk Mgmt- No issues
Parks & Recreation No issues
Public Services No issues
BSO Police Dept. No issues
Juneteenth Freedom Day:
Department Review
:
Comments:
BSO Fire: No issues
Building Official No issues
City Attorney No issues
Code Enforcement No issues
Planning & Zoning No issues
Hr/ Risk Mgmt- COI approved
Parks & Recreation No issues
Public Services No issues
BSO Police Dept. No issues