Ed Arrives at the Galla

Ed Arrives at the Galla

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Ed Arrives at the Galla

Ed Arrives at the Galla

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Fun farewell to outgoing North Miami Mayor Joe Celestin

Several hundred sympathizers and fellow politicians gathered Saturday May 6 at the Kovens Center at Florida International University to salute and bid farewell to Joe Celestin as he wrapped up four years as Mayor of the City of North Miami.

Joe Celestin, the first Haitian-American to serve as Mayor of a large city earned praise from a broad section of the community for his accomplishments.

All guests were treated to drinks of their choice before dining in the banquet room especially decorated for the occasion.

State Representative Phillipe Brutus unveiled a miniature street sign bearing the name Joe Celestin Boulevard. It was a way of poking fun at the Mayor who attempted to have the main road (125th Street) in North Miami. The Mayor accepted by saying no one will ever take away his blvd.

In reference to the Mayor’s Rolls Royce which was once repossessed by mistake, he was presented with a miniature Bentley.

The Mayor and his lady friend were followed to the dance floor by the assistance when the talented Dadou Pasquet took to the podium in a rendition of his mega hit “Ou Pi La”.

In all it was a fun night enjoyed by all attendees. Among the dignitaries in attendance were former Mayor Howard Premmer, the Mayor of Baham Cameroun Emmanuel Keumogne, fellow council members Jacques Despinosse and Michael Blynn and Jean Monestime who is seeking to replace Celestin.

The Gala Banquet was an initiative of Jean and Manny Cherubin of Alliance Broadcasting, the parent company of radio station Planet .