Broward County Court Judge Phoebee Francois will serve as Grand Marshal. Francois is a 50 year old Haitian American woman, who was appointed to the bench in June 2018. Francois has worked at the Broward County Courthouse for nine years. She became a general magistrate in 2009 when then Chief Circuit Judge Victor Tobin appointed her to take testimony and recommend decisions.  She went on to replace retired County Magistrate Deborah McClosky.  Francois has also served as chairperson and supervisor of other magistrates and hearing officers.  By the time she was appointed to the Broward Bench, she had presided over more than 36,000 family law cases.

Keynote Speaker

Deerfield Beach native, Reverend Demetric Ford of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church will be the keynote speaker at this year's Ceremony that will take place Monday, January 21, 2019.  Pastor Ford has strong roots here in South Florida as he received his Bachelor of Business Administration, International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University. Pastor Ford received his Master of Divinity in 2012.  The late Reverend Willie James Ford, Sr., humbly passed the mantle of leadership of the Bethlehem Church Congregation to his beloved son on Sunday, January 25, 2015, and he has since faithfully served the church and the Deerfield Beach community.  Come on out and receive a great word of inspiration and hope from Reverend Ford. The sermon will be followed by a community beautification project at the Reverend Willie James Ford, Sr. Linear Park.

Church Choir Competition Information

The City is looking for Volunteers to assist with the beautification project at Pastor Willie James Ford, Sr. Linear Park, 500 SW 10th Street. Those looking to be a volunteer, please click HERE.