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City of Boca Raton Honors Veterans

NEW LOCATION...and NEW ACTIVITIES

- NEW location at Countess de Hoernle Park (on Spanish River Blvd.)

- FREE Breakfast for Veterans 9am

- Veteran Resource Fair 9am - 9:30am

- Special Medallion Presentation 9:30am

- Yoga for Veterans 11am - Noon

Plus...special performance with the NYC musical group American Bombshells prior to the ceremony.

More info...

Later in the evening, join us at Mizner Park Amphitheater for a FREE concert in the park, sponsored in part by the Boca Raton Airport. “An American Tribute” will be presented by the Florida Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Kyle Prescott.

Veterans and active military can enjoy complimentary chair rental. Doors open at 6pm. Food available for purchase.

More info...

CITY NEWS

Water Distribution System Disinfection Program and Fire Hydrant Flushing

To maintain the water quality of the City's water system, the City of Boca Raton Utility Services Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used by the water treatment facility for a two-week period beginning on Sunday, November 4, 2018 and ending on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Customers served by the City of Boca Raton Utility Services may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in the tap water during this period.

The City will continue to flush fire hydrants during this period. Customers may notice flowing water in streets and swales, localized lower water pressures and a slight discoloration of their tap water.

For more information on this water treatment process, please visit our Utility Services page or call Utility Services at 561-338-7310.

City of Boca Raton Sends Crews to Assist in Pandhandle Recovery Efforts

Boca Raton Fire Rescue and Utility Services recently returned from a deployment to the panhandle where they assisted in recovery efforts from Hurricane Michael. Thank you for representing Boca Raton and making us proud! For more information about their deployment, read our News Flash.

Art in Public Places Advisory Board Unveils First Mural Project

The Art in Public Places Advisory Board unveiled its first public art project, the Red Reef Park West Wall Mural. At a public event on Saturday, October 20, six featured artists unveiled their painted walls leading to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

To learn more about the project and the artists, and to view pictures and videos, visit our Red Reef Park West Wall Mural page.

Water on MARS?

The City of Boca Raton Utility Services Department recently designed and constructed a mobile water station to provide chilled tap water to residents and visitors at City events. The innovative water wagon, named the Mobile Aqua Refreshing Station (MARS), provides a cost effective and sustainable solution for thirsty event attendees. Look for MARS at upcoming City events, and bring your refillable bottle. View our Media Release for more information.

Each month we bring you a curated list of the Top Things to Do & Know in Boca Raton. There are free events for all ages, plus Festival of the Arts Boca tickets go on sale this month. View our top picks...