- Pardoning Event is Followed Later in the Day by Turkey Give-a-Way for Town Residents -

WHO: 
The Town of Pembroke Park, Tom the Turkey and Town residents             

WHAT: 
Turkey Pardoning, followed by Annual Turkey Giveaway Event (for Town residents only)

WHEN:               
 Monday, November 24

Turkey Pardoning:                                  Noon - 2 p.m.
Turkey Give-a-Way For Residents:       4-7 p.m. 

WHERE:              
Pembroke Park Town Hall, 3150 SW 52 Ave.        

WHY/HOW:       
It seems Tom the turkey didn’t learn his lesson last year. We’re not exactly sure what crimes he committed the past 12 months, but it seems he’s in need of some “legal” intervention once again.

That’s where the Town of Pembroke Park comes in. The Town Commission will preside over a pardoning – similar to what was done a year ago. Yep, seems this is becoming an annual tradition.

“I know that Tom is a good turkey at heart, and I want to do what I can to ensure he has a happy Thanksgiving that is NOT on someone’s dining room table,” said Geoffrey Jacobs, Pembroke Park's Mayor. “We’re not sure if Tom was involved in whatever crime the turkeys President Trump is pardoning this year, but no matter. Tom will get his ‘day in court’.”

Jacobs also said that events like this and the upcoming Holiday Enchanted Forest and Tree Lighting Ceremony are opportunities to bring residents together and strengthen the sense of community. 

Later in the day after Tom’s pardoning, the Town will hold its annual Turkey Give-a-Way event (and no, we’re not giving Tom away!)

For the past few years, recognizing the need in our community, the Town of Pembroke Park has provided the Town’s residents with a free a turkey for the Thanksgiving holiday. For the event, individuals must register online at tppfl.govt/turkeygiveaway and fill out the form indicating they are a resident of the Town of Pembroke Park. The give-away will take place at Town Hall, 3150 SW 52 Ave., where those who have pre-registered will participate in a “drive thru” where they receive their turkey and some “fixins”. 

“For many their need remains great,” said Jacobs. “As a Town, we are committed to helping our residents who need it the most – it’s just the right thing to do.”

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About the Town of Pembroke Park: Incorporated December 10, 1957, the Town is located in southwestern Broward County; bounded on the south by Dade County, on the east by Hallandale Beach, on the west by Miramar and on the north by Hollywood. The total area of the town is 1.6 square miles; of this, six-tenths of a mile is beautiful lakes that enhance the aesthetic quality of Pembroke Park. With access from I-95 and a short distance from the Florida Turnpike, the Town has attracted modern warehouses and business development for its industrial areas. Pembroke Park is a commission form of government, with the five-member Town Commission making up the legislative and policy-making branch of the Town.  Please visit www.tppfl.gov for more information.