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Edition #18.2025

Edition #18.2025

🌴 This week (Apr. 30 - May 6) in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach

May 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Hey Neighbor!

This weekend is traditionally a big one in West Palm Beach, as over the past 42 years, SunFest ☀️ has hit the streets of downtown (with only one interruption due to the COVID pandemic). But, not this year due to some unfortunate financial challenges for the non-profit.

No need to worry, though! There’s still plenty to do this week, including two downtown music events, the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo fun, and more. 🎶🌮🏇So, while we’re missing SunFest, let’s still make the most of this upcoming week! 😎

In This Edition:

🌮 Cinco
🎩 The Derby
🌟 Top 10

THINGS TO DO

This Week’s Checklist: Music, Vintage Vibes, Tacos & More! 🎶🛼🌮

Even without SunFest this year, it will still be a big weekend around town...

🏞️ Florida Outdoor Expo
🗓️ May 2-4

Head to the South Florida Fairgrounds to explore outdoor sports, gear, and activities from archery to watersports at this interactive event.

🎸 561 Music Festival
🗓️ Saturday, May 3

Catch 20 local bands across two stages in downtown West Palm Beach from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. With food trucks, art vendors, and FREE admission, it’s a celebration of local talent.

🏇 Kentucky Derby on Worth Avenue
🗓️ Saturday, May 3

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with curated shopping, lite bites, cocktails, and a fun hat contest along Worth Avenue from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Register by 3:00 pm for the hat contest!

🛼 Vintage Vibes: ‘80s & ‘90s Extravaganza
🗓️ Saturday, May 3

Head downtown to the Waterfront from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for an unforgettable retro event! Featuring live music from Rubixx and Zendatta, a vintage car showcase, retro-themed art, free arcade games, a roller rink, and more—Vintage Vibes is bringing all the nostalgia you need!

🌮 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
🗓️ Monday, May 5

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with one of the great restaurants around town! Two of our favs for the day are:

El Camino: Join the fiesta at El Camino for live mariachi, handcrafted margaritas, 350+ premium tequilas, and flavor-packed tacos. Celebrate at the CityPlace location from 11:00 am to 2:00 am.
Cholo Soy Cocina: Celebrate at Cholo Soy Cocina, a fan favorite along the Dixie Corridor, featuring their delicious Latin-inspired menu and great atmosphere. Don’t miss this PBN Featured Restaurant of the Week!

Wednesday 4/30 | Thursday 5/1 | Friday 5/2

Saturday 5/3 | Sunday 5/4 | Monday 5/5 | Tuesday 5/6

💭 POLL: Will you be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year?

(give your pick a click)

NEWS

Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞️

Local news you actually will want to know...

🌴 Phipps Ocean Park Gets a $31M Makeover

Big changes ahead: Phipps Ocean Park closes Thursday, May 1, 2025 for a $31 million redesign, bringing new gardens, playgrounds, native eco-restoration, pickleball courts, and tennis court renovations. Learn when the Park will reopen and more.

🎶 561 Music Festival to Rock West Palm Beach

Learn more about the 561 Music Festival on Saturday, May 3 at Meyer Amphitheater, featuring 20 local bands, food trucks, art, and free fun.

🍽️ West Palm Beach Food Tours Ranked #4

West Palm Beach Food Tours lands at #4 in USA TODAY’s 10Best! Learn more about this nationally recognized food tour in our city.

🧠 TRIVIA: Where does the #4-nationally-ranked West Palm Beach Food Tour wrap up its downtown food tour with a key lime dessert?

(tap your answer)

PBN’s Featured Restaurant

Cholo Soy Cocina

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🤗 Thank you for joining us on another beautiful week!

📈 The results are in: Most of you have not been to the first Michelin Star restaurant in West Palm Beach—Konro. It may be time to change that...

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