Mayor Kristy Fraga outlines May events, Central Park phase 2 opening set for May 17

Mayor Kristy Fraga announced a series of community events in May for the City of Doral, including a faith-based art exhibit at the Doral Cultural Arts Center on May 1, an evening of music at the Doral Central Park Amphitheatre on May 1, a Mother's Day Artisan Market on May 3, and the grand opening of Doral Central Park phase 2 on May 17.

The events matter to residents because they include new public amenities and community programming. The May 17 opening will unveil a new community center and an aquatics facility at Doral Central Park, providing new recreation options for families and neighborhood groups.

Fraga, identified herself as mayor and encouraged residents to attend. She said the faith-based art exhibit at the Doral Cultural Arts Center begins May 1 at 10 a.m., and that the evening program at Doral Central Park Amphitheatre will start at 6 p.m. She described the May 3 Mother's Day Artisan Market as offering live music, food and family activities but did not provide a start time for that market. The mayor said the May 17 opening will introduce “a brand new community center and aquatics facility along with many exciting new amenities for the entire family to enjoy.”

Direct guidance on where to find more information was limited to a recommendation to follow the city’s social media channels or visit the City of Doral website for schedules and updates. In her closing words, Mayor Kristy Fraga said, “I'm your mayor, Kristy Fraga, and we'll see you around your house.”

Details not specified at the announcement included the start time for the May 3 market and specific programming or ribbon-cutting times for the May 17 opening; the city directed residents to its website and social media for fuller schedules.