Movies in the Park returns this Saturday, Nov. 20, enter the annual Holiday Decorating Contest, and more!

November 17, 2021 View as Webpage

Great Things are Happening in the City of Margate!

Movies in the Park presents Onward this Saturday, Nov. 20

Movies in the Park returns this Saturday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the brand new Margate Sports Complex Covered Field. Gather the family, bring your lawn chairs or blankets and come watch the hit movie, Onward. Mark your calendars: The popular free movie series returns on Jan. 22 and Feb. 26, 2022. See you at the movies!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Decorate

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the perfect time to decorate your home with twinkling lights or other festive décor. The City of Margate invites you to enter the annual Holiday Decorating Contest for a chance to win a gift card and be named “Best Decorated” home or business. If you’ve gone above and beyond in transforming the exterior of your home or business into a winter wonderland, complete the holiday decorating contest application no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Applications are available online at margatefl.com/registration or pick one up at City Hall, located at 5790 Margate Boulevard. Judges will be looking for the best decorations on Dec. 14. First, second, and third place winners will be recognized at a future City Commission Meeting.

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The Broward County Fair Opens this Week on Thursday, Nov. 18

Hair-rising rides, finger-licking carnival food, and other fun adventures are coming to Margate with the Broward County Fair, starting tomorrow Thursday, Nov. 18 thru Dec. 5 at the corner of State Road 7 and Margate Blvd. The fair opens Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to midnight; Fridays from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. until midnight. Get your tickets in advance.

Become a Vendor for Winter Cleanup & Garage Sale

You still got time to register as a vendor for the Winter Cleanup & Garage Sale, coming up on Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at Oriole Park. Don't miss this opportunity to declutter your home and make some extra money in the process by selling your unused items. To participate as a vendor, contact Parks and Recreation today at 954-972-6458.

Schedule of Services for Thanksgiving Holiday

In observance of Thanksgiving, all City of Margate administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26, 2021, including City Hall and the NW Focal Point Senior Center.

Open to the Public:

• Parks will be open at regular hours.

• There will be no interruption of service for collecting garbage, recycling, or bulk/yard waste.