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The Safety Festival Demonstration Schedule, April 27th at Clover Park

April 17, 2024

The St. Lucie County Safety Festival takes place on April 27, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00PM at Clover Park. This event promises to be an engaging and informative celebration for residents of all ages. Admission is free, and all members of the community are encouraged to attend. This year’s demonstration lineup features the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, The St. Lucie County Fire District, and the Port St. Lucie Police Department.

Schedule of Demonstrations:

  • 09:00 AM - Welcome/National Anthem – Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County
  • 09:10 AM - Fun Run Awards – Education Foundation of St. Lucie County
  • 09:20 AM - Bike Rodeo & Bike Giveaway – Port St. Lucie Police Department
  • 09:30 AM - Burn Trailer – St. Lucie County Fire District
  • 10:00 AM - K9 Demonstration- St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
  • 10:30 AM - SWAT Demonstration – Port St. Lucie Police Department
  • 11:00 AM - Jaws of Life / Helicopter – St. Lucie County Fire District
  • 11:30 AM - K9 Demonstration – Port St. Lucie Police Department
  • 12:00 PM - SWAT / Bomb Disposal Demonstration – St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
  • 12:30 PM - Bike Rodeo & Bike Giveaway – Port St. Lucie Police Department

In addition to the featured live demonstrations, the Safety Festival will include Touch-A-Truck, giveaways, vendors, static displays, food trucks, and a free kid’s zone with bounce houses and face painting sponsored by the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County.  Attendees will be able to interact with local First Responders, ask questions, check out their equipment and learn about each organization.

Also, don’t miss the 3rd Annual Color Fun Run!  This event is sponsored by the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County and raises money for public school students and teachers.  The run is open to the public. Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the Color Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM.  Visit www.educationfoundationstlucie.org/p/162/fun-run to sign up!!

"We are thrilled to host the Safety Festival once again and invite everyone to join us for a day of learning, fun, and community spirit," said Doug Farrell, event organizer. "Safety is a shared responsibility, and by coming together at events like this, we can empower each other to make informed decisions and take proactive steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones."

This event would not be possible without the commitment from the tremendous organizations that serve us, including:  St. Lucie County Fire District, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department, Port St. Lucie Police Department, St. Lucie County Emergency Management, St. Lucie Public Safety, St. Lucie Public Schools, City of Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Health Department, Education Foundation of St. Lucie County, Florida Forestry, and all the other organizations that have participated over the last decade.

Together, let's make safety a priority and celebrate our commitment to building a safer, stronger community. For more information and updates, please visit SLCSafetyFest.com or follow us on Facebook @slcsafetyfest.  For questions, please call 772-337-0049.  Clover Park is located at 31 Piazza Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986.

~ All images courtesy of the St. Lucie County Safety Festival