The 64th Annual Barbecue is on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

The annual barbecue is one of the largest and oldest City-wide traditions.

The half-century old event is held at Pine Island Park, 300 South Pine Island Road, in Plantation.

The program offers live music, kids’ games, bounce houses, raffle prizes, live demonstrations and much more.

As part of the program, Head Chef Barry Stearns has maintained the urban legend surrounding Former Mayor Frank Veltri’s “Secret Sauce.” The firefighters begin cooking at four in the morning and continue throughout the day.

Letters are mailed to every known resident in the City offering advance purchase of meal tickets at $15.00.Meal Tickets may also be purchased by calling Fire Administration at 954-797-2150, or on Sunday, at the gate for $18.00. The barbecue is held every year, rain or shine. “Take-away” plates are also available.