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State of the City<br />
By Mayor Shelly Petrolia<br />
Celebrate and<br />
Prepare This Month<br />
Delray Beach Awarded Blue Flag Designation<br />
I’m thrilled to share that our City’s beach was awarded a coveted<br />
Blue Flag designation by the Foundation for Environmental<br />
Education, an international achievement given to beaches that<br />
meet stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility<br />
criteria. The Municipal Beach between Casuarina Road and Laing<br />
Street is one of the first two Blue Flag designations awarded to<br />
beaches in the continental United States.<br />
I am especially grateful for our dedicated city staff, who have put<br />
so much effort into ensuring that our shoreline is safe and accessible<br />
and that beachgoers are educated about the City’s conservation<br />
initiatives.<br />
To learn more about the City’s Blue Flag designation, please visit<br />
www.delraybeachfl.gov.<br />
Happy Pride Month!<br />
Happy Pride Month, Delray Beach! This month, we commemorate<br />
the 1969 Stonewall Riots that started the LGBTQ+ pride movement.<br />
On <strong>June</strong> 10, <strong>2023</strong>, celebrate with us at the City’s Pride Festival in<br />
Pineapple Grove starting at 4 p.m., and Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Old<br />
School Square Pavilion. This free annual event features food trucks,<br />
vendors, live entertainment, a pet costume contest, and more.<br />
If you’re out and about, stop by the Pride Streetscape in the heart<br />
of the Pineapple Grove Arts District at the intersection of NE 2nd<br />
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<strong>Ave</strong>nue and NE 1st Street. The streetscape represents our city’s<br />
commitment to diversity, inclusion, and visibility.<br />
Most importantly, let this month serve as a reminder to be kind to<br />
others and help ensure Delray Beach remains a welcoming place for all.<br />
Hurricane Season is Here- Prepare Ahead<br />
of a Storm<br />
Hurricane season started <strong>June</strong> 1st and runs through November 30.<br />
Don’t wait for a storm to be on the horizon; now is the time to prepare.<br />
• Make your hurricane kit: You should have enough water, nonperishables,<br />
medications, and equipment like flashlights and batteries<br />
for seven days.<br />
• Prepare your home: Trim trees and branches and secure loose<br />
items.<br />
• Prepare your boat: Decide now where you’ll move or store your<br />
boat.<br />
• Sign-up for emergency alerts: Register for the City’s CodeRed<br />
alerts to receive emergency notifications via phone, email, and text<br />
message.<br />
For more emergency preparedness tips, visit the Hurricane Season<br />
page on our website.<br />
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<strong>June</strong> Events Around the City<br />
From celebrations to concerts and outdoor markets, there’s plenty<br />
to do! Mark your calendar for one (or all) of our events around the<br />
City this month.<br />
• Coco Market: <strong>June</strong> 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Park<br />
• Fire Department New Recruit Graduation Ceremony: <strong>June</strong> 9<br />
from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Old School Square Fieldhouse<br />
• Pride Festival: <strong>June</strong> 10 at 4 p.m. in Pineapple Grove<br />
• Pride Concert- Rocket Man: <strong>June</strong> 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old<br />
School Square Pavilion<br />
• Delray Beach Concours d’Elegance: <strong>June</strong> 17 from 7 a.m. to 4<br />
p.m. at Old School Square<br />
• Crafted on the <strong>Ave</strong>: <strong>June</strong> 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Elizabeth<br />
“Libby” Jackson Wesley Plaza.
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