- April 5, 2025
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Mayor of Marineland Leslie Babonis gives VertiFit Aerial Arts a try. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
Ari Graysen Belleville, age 3, succeeds in getting a bean bag in the hole.
A drift wood sculpture made by local artist Paul Baliker.
Tom Grant, banjo player for the "Wild Shiners" who performed live at the Marineland 75th Anniversary event.
Krissie and Cecelia Feliciano enjoy looking at the talented "Squawk" parrots.
One of the eight "Squawk" parrots who have performed on "America's Got Talent, the "David Letterman" show and "PetStar."
Debbie Obarka, of "Squawk" the show, receives a kiss from Rusty. Debbie and Mark Obarka got their start perfoming with parrots at Marineland in 1994.
Alyssa Gage and her coach Barrie Michaels, owner of VertiFit Aerial Arts.
Alyssa Gage demonstrated aerial silks at the town of Marineland 75th Anniversary.
Alexa and Bella Schwartz enjoy the festivities and play each other at corn hole.
“Marineland is a small town with a big sense of place.” –Mayor of Marineland Leslie Babonis
The small town of Marineland, nestled just between Crescent and Flagler Beach, celebrated its 75th anniversary the weekend of Nov. 13-15. The first day commemorated the towns past with the films that were produced at Marineland such as “Tarzan” in 1938 and “Revenge of the Creature from the Black Lagoon” in 1955.
On the second day, Saturday, Nov. 14, the town celebrated the present with a full day of local bands, vendors and activities. Meanwhile across the street Marineland Dolphin Adventure held a family fun day event to help celebrate the occasion. They featured live music, face painting, bounce houses and animal interactions. The day was ended with a spectacular firework show.
“This celebration turned out to be so much more than we had originally expected,” Mayor of Marineland Leslie Babonis said. “We are so excited to share this milestone with the community and are grateful for all the support we have received.”
For the third day the town of Marineland pulled together to create a time-capsule to commemorate this chapter in the town’s history. The day will start off with a surf exhibition, beach cleanup and a Renewable Energy show. Marineland and its residents look forward to a bright future ahead.
Visit gomarineland.com or call 770-310-9123.
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