Press release:

Our Waterland community is planning a celebration!

Hosted by the Des Moines Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Department, bring your family and friends out for summer fun on Wednesday, August 15, 5-8:30pm at Des Moines Beach Park, the birthplace of Des Moines!

It’s a Caribbean theme we’ll showcase with Caribbean food & beverages, Caribbean sounds and Caribbean fun! There will be a Kids Talent Show, Magician, a Lowe’s build it booth for kids and special feature (and final outdoor summer concert of the season) the Toucans Steel Drum Band.

Sponsors for this event are Judson Park Retirement Community, El Dorado West, Wesley Homes, Lowe’s, Des Moines Legacy Foundation and the City of Des Moines Arts Commission.

Take the free shuttle buses from the Marina Parking lot to the entrance to Des Moines Beach Park. Shuttle Buses will run 5-9 p.m. provided by El Dorado West and the City of Des Moines.

For more information call Des Moines Activity Center 206-878-1642.