Happy Birthday Fort Lauderdale!
The City of Fort Lauderdale will turn 100 in 2011! To mark this momentous occasion, the City Commission established a Centennial Celebration Committee. This volunteer committee is in the process of planning events and projects to celebrate Fort Lauderdale’s past, present and future in 2011.
Celebrate Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial
Sign up now to make your event part of the Centennial Celebration. Simply complete the free Official Centennial Registry Application  and mail it in today.
No event is too small. All neighborhood and community groups are welcome to register their event as part of our yearlong, citywide celebration. Please note that to be considered a Centennial event, the event should take place between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 1011. For questions, please call Shannon Vezina at (954) 828-4743.
If you are planning a major outdoor public event that you would like to be considered as a Centennial event, please contact Sue Molnar at (954) 828-5362.
About the Centennial Celebration Committee
Chaired by former Mayor and U.S. Congressman E. Clay Shaw, the Centennial Celebration Committee is comprised of 21 Fort Lauderdale residents with ties to the local business, historical, educational and cultural communities. Committee members will draw on their diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise to plan an inclusive commemoration that appeals to residents, businesses and visitors.
In planning for this momentous historic milestone, the Centennial Celebration Committee has been gathering input from residents, businesses and local organizations to create a celebration that pays tribute to Fort Lauderdale’s past, present and future.
The Committee is in the process of finalizing their recommendations to the City Commission for a yearlong celebration of citywide events and activities. The Committee plans to present its final recommendations to the City Commission later this year.
The City Commission selected the logo that will be used to commemorate Fort Lauderdale’s 100th Anniversary in 2011. Designed by S. Mark Graphics in conjunction with students from the Art Institute, the logo will serve as the City’s signature mark of the upcoming Centennial celebration.
Stay Current on Committee Progress
To review minutes from recent Centennial Celebration Committee meetings, or check dates of upcoming meetings, go to the online agendas page.
We Want to Hear From You!
The Centennial Celebration will showcase Fort Lauderdale’s rich cultural heritage through a series of exciting events and educational programs. The Committee is compiling a list of residents that made the most significant contributions to Fort Lauderdale and they are asking for suggestions from the public. The nominees can be from any period of Fort Lauderdale’s history. Please send an e-mail with your nominations to centennial@fortlauderdale.gov.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the Centennial by providing input at a Centennial Celebration Committee meeting. Meetings typically take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the 8th floor conference room of City Hall. To confirm the date for the next meeting, please call (954) 828-4743.
To provide suggestions, or to learn more about the Centennial Celebration Committee, please contact the Centennial Celebration Committee staff liaison, Shannon Vezina, at (954) 828-4743 or svezina@fortlauderdale.gov.
Centennial Events
Plan to celebrate the Centennial with us! The City will host several free events throughout the year to commemorate Fort Lauderdale's 100th Birthday. The City will also partner with local organizations to sanction other events around town. The following is a list of events scheduled to take place during the Centennial celebration, so mark your calendar. To learn how to become a sanctioned event please call (954) 828-4743
2010
- December 9, 2010- Unveiling of Official Centennial Poster by Charles Fazzino
- December 11, 2010- Winterfest Boat Parade
- December 19, 2010- Christmas Pageant, First Baptist Church
- December 31, 2010- Centennial Downtown Countdown
2011
- January 14, 2011- Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- January 15, 2011- Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club Bubble Que & 100th Birthday Celebration
- January 28, 2011- First Baptist Church Centennial Breakfast
- January 30, 2011- Dr. George Intracoastal Tour
- March 4, 2011- History Fair
- March 12, 2011- St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
- March 26, 2011- Dr. George Bonnet House Tour
- March 27, 2011- Birthday Party, 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of Fort Lauderdale
- July 4, 2011- Centennial 4th of July Celebration on Fort Lauderdale Beach
- December 31, 2011- Centennial Downtown Countdown
Historic Tours and Points of Interest
Please see the following for information on historic sites and points of interest in Fort Lauderdale:
Links to Historical Information
Click on the links below to be taken to external websites of local museums, points of interest and institutes that offer historical research.
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