West Palm Beach Nixt Two popular old community events along the city center of the city and says that they will be replaced by “more diverse and fascinating experiences”.
The two events, “Screen on the Green” and “Sunday on the Waterfront”, have attracted people to gather at Flagler Drive for at least 15 years.
Screen on the Green was a Friday evening film event that once a month focused on families with free, child -friendly impressions. The last event is a September 12 -tones of “The Pacifier” with Vin Diesel in the lead.
Sunday on the Waterkant was a free concert series that brought musical versions to the Meyer Amphitheatre on a Sunday a month. The last event will be a concert of 21 September of the Florida R&B and Pop Band Mischief.
City leaders strive for events 'in more parts of our city'
Charlie Eaton of West Palm Beach (R) and Maryland Silk Dance on the tunes Neil Diamond performed by Rob Garrett during a Sunday at the concert of the water in the center of West Palm Beach in 2012.
Both events have been going on at least since 2010 and passed by three mayors, pausing during the COVID-19 Pandemie.
The city did not say why it cancel the long -term programs, but a spokesperson said that the city wants to create new events “outside our waterfront in the center.” City administrators will reveal 'new and re -devised events' next year, the spokesperson said.
Families watch a free film shown on the screen of West Palm Beach on the Green, a free long -term event in the city center, on this undated photo.
“Although 'Screen on the Green' and 'Sunday on the Waterfront' have been popular traditions, we are delighted to renew our programming to bring more diverse and fascinating experiences to residents and visitors, in more parts of our city,” said Kathleen Joy, the communication director of the city.
Commissioner Christy Fox, who represents the city center of the city, did not respond to a message that was looking for comment.
Andrew Marra is a reporter at the Palm Beach Post. Reach it at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: West Palm Cancels 'Screen on the Green,' 'Sunday on the Waterfront'
