With a motto of Beauty and Progress and national recognition as Tree City, USA, Miramar, is well known for its abundance of parks within the city limits, including over 20 community parks. The city’s parks offer a variety of recreational outlets from an equestrian ring at the Country Club Ranches Park to fishing areas at Lakeshore Park and River Run Park to a swimming facility at the Aquatic Center.
The city also brings its community together through organized annual festivals and events. A festival not to be missed is the Miramar CaribeFest. Held in September, this festival provides a taste of the islands to Miramar residents featuring jamming calypso bands, Caribbean dancing and culinary delights from the islands. A few other annual festival-favorites are the Halloween Masquerade Dance, the Bunny Brunch and Eggstravaganza, and Miramar Day celebrating the city’s birthday, complete with children’s pageants, musical entertainment, food and carnival rides.