Taste Of Parkland Was Fun-Filled Day For Entire Family

By Nicol Jenkins
Editor

Children bounced up and down in the bounce house, while others got henna tattoos.

All the while, moms and dads scoured tents full of giveaways and free food.

This was the scene at the third-annual Taste of Parkland event, which was held at the Waterways Shoppes on 441 and sponsored and organized by the Parkland Chamber of Commerce.

“The purpose of the event is to assist local business, especially restaurants, in building a customer base by showcasing their products in a central family friendly location, as well as to support local charities,” said Dana Josephson, Executive Assistant to the Parkland Chamber of Commerce and Marketing Director to McFarlane & Dolan.

This year, proceeds from the Taste of Parkland are going to four public schools in Parkland.

There were over 40 restaurants, local vendors, a featured DJ, live music, and numerous activities for children at the event. The Title sponsor for the event this year was Simon & Douglas Development, owner of the Waterways Shoppes. The other sponsors include: Don L Leasing, McFarlane & Dolan, Apple Printing, Our Town News, and Northwest Medical Center, among others.

Many area businesses showcased their products including: Gold Coast Grill, Bernie’s Jewelry Studio, The Melting Pot, PT Remedy, The Whale, Cruise One, Fruit Petals, Family Spinal Care, Kilwin’s, CVS Pharmacy, Stevie B’s, National City Bank, JB’s Blue Water Grill, Visions Band, Cold Stone Creamery, Northwest Medical Center, Sisley Italian Ices, Party Time DJ’s, Jumpin Juice & Java, Our Town News, FraDiavolo & Marola’s, Giovanni’s Coal Fire Pizza, Quiznos, Don L Motors, PCC, Salad Creations, City of Parkland, Juice Blends, Dove Chocolate at Home, Riverstone Wine Shop, Essen my Deli, Wine Styles, Mythos Greek Taverna, Mizner Country Club, Pizza Time, Pampered Chef, and McFarlane & Dolan, among others.