As the summer temperatures climb into the 90s, Plant City is organizing a new event to not only welcome the summer season but also keep residents cool.
Inspired by Disney’s “Frozen,” the city’s Summer Kick Off party June 6 will feature plenty of family friendly fun.
The party will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, at the site of the future Midtown Parking will be at the old police department, and guests can enter off Collins Street, south of Alabama. Then, they can cross Evers Street to the area where the activities will be held.
In addition to a screening of the über-popular princess flick, the event will include a plethora of activities. Race Trac will be supplying frozen yogurt. The YMCA will host its own activity station featuring hula hoops and other fun games, and South Florida Baptist Hospital will have its Mobile Wellness on Wheels on site.
“We wanted to create a community event to celebrate the first day of summer, allowing kids to have fun after they’ve finished their school year,” said event coordinator Deanna Hurley.
Everyone is welcome, and low-cost activities are catered to ages 2 to 13. Laser tag, ages 6-13 will cost $1 per game or $5 for unlimited play. Rock climbing will be $5. A slide/bounce house combo unit is $1. A bounce house, sport toss game and arts and crafts are all free.
Animals will be another central focus. The education department from the Florida Aquarium will bring some popular pets with them.
“We are trying to ensure that activities range in age and interest, so each guest will find something different to be their favorite,” Hurley said. “The older boys may enjoy the laser tag, while the girls enjoy the ‘Frozen’-themed arts and crafts. There is something for everyone. Adults can even do the rock climbing and race their kids to the top.”
Barbecue will be catered by First Choice Barbecue, and guests are also welcome to bring food with them to feed their families.
The party will conclude at 8 p.m., with the screening of “Frozen.” It includes frozen yogurt, popcorn and sno-cones. There are no chairs, so guests should bring their own.
Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
IF YOU GO
Plant City Summer Kick Off
WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 6
WHERE: Midtown, west of Collins Street and Alabama Street
DETAILS: Event will include a screening of Disney’s “Frozen,” free popcorn and frozen drinks, hula hoops, tug-of-war, arts and crafts, and more.
INFORMATION: plantcitygov.com
