TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Allie Behrman, CPRP, Special Event Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM, City Manager
DATE: June 3, 2025
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RESOLUTION 103-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS MUSCLE ON THE BEACH TO BE HELD MARCH 7, 2026 IN AND AROUND THE OLD SCHOOL SQUARE CAMPUS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Recommended Action:
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Review and consider Resolution No 103-25. Approving an impact event known as Muscle on theBeach in and around the Old School Square campus.
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Background:
Muscle on the Beach Car Show submitted the Special Event Application on March 7, 2025 to hold the 4th Muscle on the Beach Car Show on March 7, 2026 on the Old School Square Campus. The event will also close NE 2nd Avenue in Pineapple Grove from just north of the alley way behind the former Cabana El Rey (105 E. Atlantic) to NE 1st Street from 7am to 3pm on March 7, 2026. This is a classic car show with cars, trucks and motorcycles from the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's. The event has grown in attendance each year. In 2025 the attendance reached 5,000 people which now makes this an impact event.
Muscle on the Beach car show is an event that supports the Sandoway Discovery Center and raises needed funds for the facility. In 2025 the funds generated from the show were in excess of $49,000. The car show collaborates with the ongoing Green Market and supports local businesses. The show has garnered a world wide following and attracts visitors to Delray Beach from all over the world. There will be no food vendors or alcohol at this car show. This event has gone on each year without any issues.
Muscle on the Beach Car Show was presented to the Special Event Technical Advisory Committee (SETAC) on April 3, 2025. SETAC made a recommendation to m...
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