"This is one of my favorite events to do every year," said Commissioner Diaz. "The families who come out always have a great time. It's a wonderful way to kick off the beginning of summer."

"Pepe's Summer Blast" also marked the dedication of a new soccer field at North Trail Park. Leo Inacio Nunes  and Cristiano "Kaka" Dias of the Miami FC were on hand for the ceremony and to sign autographs for patrons.

In addition to family-friendly activities, attendees learned information about various County services from the commissioner's Mobile Office, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Venom Unit, Miami-Dade Police
Department, Miami-Dade Corrections Unit (which will offer free fingerprinting for kids), Miami-Dade Library Systems,  Miami-Dade Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Miami-Dade Elections Department, and the State Attorney's Office. Guests even went home with a lovable pet thanks to the Animal Services adoption center.

Photo Caption 1: Vice-Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz welcomes residents to his annual "Summer Blast" at North Trail Park.

 
Photo Caption 2: Vice-Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz (center), Leo Inacio Nunes (left), and Cristiano "Kaka" Dias (right) dedicate the new soccer field at North Trail Park during "Pepe's Summer Blast."