Parkland Day

Join in on the fun and celebrate Parkland Day with us on March 7th. 

Parade starts at 10 AM
Parkland Day at the Amphitheater from 4 PM - 9 PM

Community Performance | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Live Music | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We will have games, rides, a food court, live music, and more.

This Year’s Theme: Stars, Stripes & Sunshine

Join us on March 7, 2026 for a full day of hometown celebration as we honor 250 years of America and everything that makes Parkland shine. From creative contests and live performances to parades, local businesses, and community organizations — Parkland Day brings the entire City together for one unforgettable celebration.  Please join us as we celebrate the City’s 63rd birthday.

Parkland Day Parade | 10 AM

Line up with local businesses, organizations, and community groups and be part of one of Parkland Day’s most anticipated traditions.

View the Parkland Day Parade application here.
Applications close February 11.

Road Closures begin: 

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - From Parkland Reserve to Old Club Road.
  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Parkland Reserve exit to Pine Island will be closed
  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Pine Island road closure from Nob Hill to Trails End 
  • 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Trails End will be closed from Pine Island to Majestic Trail (viewers and spectators must enter the park by 9:30 a.m.)
  • 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Pine Island road closure from Nob Hill to 66th Drive.

Community Performances | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Local schools, dance studios, cultural groups, and community performers are invited to apply to perform on the Parkland Day stage. Performances are a highlight of the event and showcase the incredible talent within our community.

View the Community Performance application link here.
Performance applications must be submitted by February 20.

Interested in participating in our Parkland Day T-Shirt Design Contest?

View more information on our Parkland Day T-Shirt Design Contest here.

Business Expo | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Parkland Day Business Expo brings together local businesses, organizations, and community partners as part of the City’s annual celebration.

Interested in participating or becoming a presenting business?
View the Business Expo application here.
Applications close February 18.

History of Parkland Day

The first known Parkland Day celebration occurred in 1967 when Mrs. Betty Bell, a local artist and two-term commissioner, held an event to show horses on her 2-1/2 acre property located on Trotters Lane near 87th Avenue. Two years later, the event would be held by Harold Bockhold on his 10 acre property in the Ranches. The event grew, with the help of volunteer efforts, to include classic games such as barrel riding, apple bobbing, egg balance, cake or pie walks, and horse contests. 

It wasn't until 1973, when Bockhold, the then mayor, acquired the land on the corner of 84th Avenue and Holmberg Road, establishing the first park for the City of Parkland which we now know as the Parkland Equestrian Center at Temple Park. For years to come, Parkland Day grew, with the addition of stage performances, live music, food, and games. However, at the center of each of these events, was the continuation of Parkland's community efforts to keep our neighborly, hometown feel a central aspect of each Parkland Day.

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Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Parkland, should contact the office of Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs/ADA Coordinator at (954) 757-4134, or Florida Relay at 7-1-1 or www.ftri.org/relay, as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.  For more information, please visit the City’s website at https://cityofparkland.org/1230/ADA-Notice.