Hollywood to hold St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Topgolf to build a facility in Pompano Beach

Hollywood to hold St. Patrick’s Day Parade

From David Volz

The City of Hollywood and Hibernians of Hollywood are hosting the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in downtown Hollywood on Sunday, March 12th from noon to 6:00 p.m. At 1:00 p.m. the parade will travel east on Hollywood Boulevard from 21st Avenue to Young Circle, returning on Harrison Street to 21st Avenue.

This year, the parade will feature an entire hitch of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, dozens of festive floats, local marching bands and spectacular bagpipe and drum corps including the New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps. Anniversary Park will transform into the “Magic of the Emerald Isle” children’s activity area featuring games and crafts for youngsters of all ages. More than 80 vendor booths will also offer some one-of-a-kind finds. There is an exciting line-up of traditional Irish entertainment including roving performances by Uproot Hootenanny and headliner U2 by UV The U2 Concert Experience on the stage at 19th Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard.

Downtown Hollywood restaurants will be offering festival specials including Irish favorites like Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie and green-colored drinks! Event parking is offered at marked lots and City-operated garages.


Topgolf will build facility in Pompano Beach

From David Volz

Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf has chosen Pompano Beach to build a new three-level state-of-the-art venue. Located off Interstate 95 at the intersection of Powerline Boulevard and Race Track Road, the venue will be a future anchor of a 223-acre mixed-use development project underway by The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment. Construction has started and it is expected to open in late 2023.

The future Topgolf venue will invite Players to enjoy the brand’s technology-driven modern golf experience where they can play point-scoring golf games in an energetic environment. Think 102 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays equipped with Toptracer – Topgolf’s ball-tracking technology that traces each ball in flight – a full-service restaurant, top-shelf drinks, rooftop terrace, outdoor patio, music, private event space and year-round family-friendly programs.

The new venue is the latest addition to the development project that will bring together the newly remodeled and rebranded Harrah’s Pompano Beach with entertainment, retail, dining, hotel, residential, office and lifestyle offerings in one destination.

“This exciting announcement of Top Golf coming to the Isle Development in Pompano Beach once again demonstrates that the City’s investment in our roadways, parks and other public infrastructure will attract good growth to the City,” said Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin. “Our residents and visitors will soon enjoy this amazing new golf entertainment and beautiful dining experience as a part of our improving community”.

Alongside entertainment, Topgolf Pompano Beach will create nearly 450 full- and part-time jobs, and the opportunity for future Topgolf Playmakers to grow their careers, work in a unique culture-first environment and be part of a company that welcomes everyone as they are.