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Lauderdale Lakes outlines VIP tickets, vendor fees and parking plan for Unity Fest
Summary
City staff told commissioners general admission will be free, VIP tickets will cost $75 (200 available), tent vendors will pay $100 per space and food trucks $250; staff plans to use City Hall, Park Lakes Elementary and a private lot for parking and to coordinate with BSO.
City staff laid out ticketing, vendor and parking logistics for the Caribbean American Unity Fest as commissioners pressed for specifics ahead of the June 5 event. Special Events Coordinator Melody Dominique told commissioners general admission will be free; a VIP package with tasting and premium viewing will be priced at $75 per person, with an anticipated 200 VIP tickets available.
Melody said vendor fees would include $100 per tent vendor space (20–30 tents expected) and $250 for food trucks, and staff is planning for about 12 food trucks. For parking, Melody said the VIP area will use the Ireland property, additional spaces will be available at the City Hall complex and staff is negotiating to use Park Lakes Elementary’s field; the city will coordinate with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to manage traffic and public safety.
The presentation included operational details for vendor placement, sound check timings, and accommodations for performing artists. Commissioners asked follow‑up questions about the VIP count, parking logistics and how many food trucks could be accommodated; staff responded they had measurements indicating the field can host the planned food truck layout.
