Miami-Dade County - Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

For Immediate Release:
April 08, 2010

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Edith Torres

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Go back to the roots of the 1960s at the Greynolds Love-In featuring The Grass Roots live in concert

(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Journey back to the roots of the 1960s at the Greynolds Love-In, where patrons will see The Grass Roots live in concert at the annual 1960s-themed outdoor festival and concert, presented by Miami-Dade Parks, Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, District 4, and Majic 102.7 FM, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Greynolds Park, 17530 W. Dixie Highway, in North Miami Beach, Florida.

From 1967 to 1972, The Grass Roots set a record for being on the Billboard charts 307 straight weeks. Known for their smash hits including "Temptation Eyes," "Midnight Confessions," "Sooner or Later," and "Wait a Million Years," they are one of only nine bands that have charted 29 or more Top-100 Billboard singles, and sold over 20 million records worldwide. The Grass Roots produced one platinum and two gold albums, and 13 gold singles during their 1966 to 1975 heyday. Their recordings have withstood the test of time.

In addition to The Grass Roots, other bands performing throughout the day include local artists: Rewind; The Fit; Been There, Done That; and Black Star.

Greynolds Love-In also includes lots of family-friendly activities including a 1960s costume contest, hoola-hoop competitions, Frisbee-toss and Frisbee-golf competitions, vintage clothing, a kid's fun zone with activities and games, food and beverage vendors, and much more.

"I'm happy to support our annual Love-In," said Sally Heyman, Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District Four where Greynolds Park resides and an ardent supporter of the event. "Events like the Greynolds Love-In bring high-quality entertainment, culture and even a little bit of history back into our parks for people in South Florida to enjoy," she added.

Admission to Greynolds Love-In is free. There is a parking fee of $10 per vehicle. The event entrance will be located at 22 Avenue and N.E. 186 Street. Coolers are not permitted on site. For more information, please visit www.greynoldslovein.com, or call Greynolds Park at 305-945-3425.

Since its inception in 2004, The Love-In has been held at Greynolds Park, famously known for its sixties peace movement history as the location where Miami's "flower child" staged "love-ins" to protest the Vietnam War. The event has grown in scale and popularity ever since. Previous national artists have included Mitch Ryder, The Spencer Davis Group, Joey Molland's Badfinger, The Classic Rock All Stars, The Guess Who, Chuck Negron, and Richie Havens.

Sponsors include Miami-Dade County District 4 Commissioner Sally Heyman, Majic 102.7 FM; Miller Lite; Blue Moon Brewing Company; Scion; Smoke & Spice Unique Catering; and Peterson's Harley-Davidson.

About Miami-Dade Park and Recreation:
The third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 262 parks and more than 12,668 acres of land, Miami-Dade Parks is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises after-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Miami MetroZoo and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open-the USTA's fifth largest tennis tournament; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more.

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