The all-day festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with the dedication of the new dockmaster building.  The dockmaster building was built in the Miami Moderne (MiMo) architectural design style and features design elements found on ships, such as windows resembling a ship's porthole, a front façade fixture resembling a lighthouse, and other features, all painted in a blue pastel color.  The building is two stories tall with an elevator.  The first floor has a laundry room, restrooms, showers, vending machine/snack room, and a multi-purpose room which will be available for meetings and marine-related classes.  The second floor has four park manager offices, one office for the dock master with a balcony overlooking the entire marina, a storage room, and a lobby area.

The total project cost for the dockmaster building was $3.5 million, funded by the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program (BBC-GOB), the Marina MOU Capital Improvements, a Sunshine Loan, and a Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant.

Following the dedication ceremony, the public will enjoy numerous activities taking place throughout the marina and park, including Charter Boat fishing demonstrations, youth fishing trips, Chinese Dragon Boats and dancers, power boat races, a Kite Festival organized by Skyward Kites, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Fire Boat, Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures™, musical entertainment, Kid's Zone, food and nautical vendors, and much more. 

In addition, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and Discover Boating will be offering free seminars throughout the day to include:  Introduction to Boat Handling, Emergency Devices and Flares, and Preparing your Boat for a Hurricane.  Space is limited so patrons are urged to call ahead of time to reserve their spot in the seminar. 

The National Marina Day (NMD) was moved to June 12 which is also National Get Outdoors Day, to kick-off the start of the summer and of the boating season. On National Marina Day, marinas across the U.S. are asked to celebrate and promote their industry with a special event with civic leaders, politicians and the public, to educate the public and raise awareness of boating and boating safety, marinas as gateways to boating and the open seas, and marina personnel as stewards of the environment. 

Admission to the event is free but there is a $6 parking fee to enter Haulover Park.  For more information, please call 305-947-3525.

Sponsors include:  Association of Marina Industries, Tow Boat U.S. Miami, B.E.A.C.H.E.S Foundation Institute, Discover Boating, Take Me Fishing, Westrec Marinas, United Chinese American Foundation, Kelly Fleet, Therapy Boats, K & A Charters, Spellbound, Adventure Scuba Diving, Aqua Vita, Lady Mitchell, Miss Trasea, Outcast Sportfishing, New Moon, Free Spool, Corsair, Sea Cross, Skyward Kites,  Bonan Boat #1, Old Hat, Luxury Yacht Charters, Café Azul.

About Miami-Dade Park and Recreation:
The third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 263 parks and more than 12,848 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.