ORANGE BOWL HOSTS FREE FAMILY FUN DAY AHEAD OF SCHOOL YEAR
Backpacks, haircuts, food, and more await at the August 2nd event
MIAMI LAKES, Fla., (July 30, 2025) – The 13th annual Sunshine Health Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by PNC Bank at David Deal Playday will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale, located at 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Families can prepare for the new school year by receiving free backpacks filled with school supplies, kids’ haircuts and a food distribution in partnership with Farm Share, all while supplies last. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food trucks, as well as a live DJ, bounce houses, games, caricaturists, water activities and more.
“Bringing back the Sunshine Health Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by PNC Bank is incredibly exciting,” said Henri Crockett, Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair. “It’s more than just a fun day; it’s a direct investment in our community. We’re proud to empower children to achieve their full potential by providing access to crucial resources and promoting healthy living.”
The Sunshine Health Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by PNC Bank is one of the many ways Orange Bowl gives back to the South Florida community through its Orange Bowl Cares initiative. The event is made possible by meaningful contributions from title sponsor Sunshine Health, presenting sponsor PNC Bank, and associate sponsors AutoNation, CBS4, Cinch Home Services, Hard Rock Stadium, Jazwares, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and ANF Charitable Fund.
“Sunshine Health is proud to support the Orange Bowl Family Fun and Fit Day, helping families kick off the school year with confidence,” said Charlene Zein, Sunshine Health CEO. “By investing in our youth and providing access to essential resources, we’re not only building stronger, healthier communities, we’re also helping students succeed in the classroom and beyond.”
“We’re proud to support this incredible event that helps kids in our community head back to school with confidence,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida. “From essential supplies to fun-filled activities, we’re working together to make sure these children and their caregivers feel supported, connected and ready for a great year.”
This year’s event will be part of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department’s 71st annual David Deal Playday. Approximately 25 local vendors will be in attendance providing a variety of products, services and health and fitness essentials for families.
For more information, visit orangebowl.org.
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About Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl is a primarily volunteer non-profit sports organization with more than 400 members that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement, and Legacy Programs. For more information about Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl on social media.
About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, N.A., is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
