Mai-Kai Celebrates 60 Years With a Polynesian Celebration

Michele Eve Sandberg December 29, 2016 7:00AM

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Michele Eve Sandberg

On December 28, Mai-Kai — known for it's Polynesian dinner shows — celebrated it's sixtieth year in Fort Lauderdale. The Board of County Commissioners formally designated December 28, 2016 as 'Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show Day' in Broward County. It was an all-day affair that capped off with a customer celebration party. Photographer Michele Eve Sandberg was there to capture the highlights.

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