MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce the first round of artists for the 10th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) music festival at Sun Life Stadium. The three-day weekend March 20TH – 22nd, 2015 will feature artists Maxwell, Toni Braxton, R. Kelly, Men of Soul'sJeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson and Freddie Jackson, and Brian Culbertson. Comedians and nationally syndicated radio personalities D.L. Hughley and Rickey Smiley will co-host the festival. More artists will be added soon!
This event is predicted to break attendance records, surpassing last year's 68,000 tickets sold, and promises a memorable kick off for springtime Miami. "This signature event was birthed from humble beginnings with just 1,800 people in attendance our first year," said City of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert. "I am proud to have watched this festival grow in number and esteem and reach this landmark of 10 years. With our top notch production team, the City of Miami Gardens promises this year's experience is one for the books, you haven't seen anything yet!"
About City of Miami Gardens The City of Miami Gardens celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013. Miami Gardens is the 33rd city in Miami-Dade County. With a population of approximately 110,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working and middle class community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American municipality in Florida and boasts many Caribbean and Hispanic residents. The City hosted the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl™, Super Bowl XLIV™, 2013 Orange Bowl and 2013 BCS National Championship game. The City has demonstrated steady growth in the areas of community and economic development, and has gained a reputation for being a hot destination in South Florida. www.miamigardens-fl.gov
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