Hey Neighbor!
It might feel a little different without SunFest this weekend — but the calendar is still packed. 🌴 From Derby Day to May the Fourth and Cinco de Mayo, there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and celebrate.
Now, let’s dive in…
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THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: Festival, Broadway, Derby & Cinco 🎶🏇🌮
Lots to celebrate and do this week! 👇
🎭 The Notebook
🗓️ Through Sunday, May 3
Broadway is in town. The Notebook brings the iconic love story to life with live music, powerful performances, and a full-scale production at the Kravis Center.
🏇 Kentucky Derby Parties
🗓️ Saturday, May 2
From Worth Avenue strolls and poolside parties to bar crawls and PBKC race-day experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Derby Day—mint juleps, big hats, and all. Main race post time is 6:57 PM, so plan accordingly.
🎶 561 Music Festival
🗓️ Saturday, May 2
A free, all-day music festival featuring 30 bands across 3 stages, plus local vendors, food trucks, and thousands of attendees.
🌮 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
🗓️ Friday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 5
Cinco stretches into a full weekend this year with taco specials, margaritas, live DJs, and street parties across town. Get ready for the ultimate “Taco Tuesday”!
💼 Small Business Week Events
🗓️ Starting Monday, May 4
A full week of networking events, workshops, and panels around West Palm Beach focused on entrepreneurship, AI, branding, and growth.
💭 POLL: Have you been to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket yet this season?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
Waterfront rethink, #1 ranking, and a rare new arrival…
🌴 WPB Waterfront Vision Paused for Input
The city is exploring a major redesign of Flagler Drive with more green space and public access, but the plan is now paused as officials gather community feedback. Read more →
🏆 WPB GreenMarket Back at #1 in the U.S.
The waterfront market reclaimed the top USA TODAY ranking, beating out markets nationwide with 150+ vendors, live music, and a strong local following. Learn the Top 10 →
🐨 Palm Beach Zoo Welcomes Rare Baby Koala
A newly opened habitat and a rare joey arrival gives visitors a close-up look at one of the zoo’s cutest additions. Learn more →
PBN’s Featured Restaurant
Renato’s
🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
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