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Daytona Beach departments to face off in free holiday kickball tournament and donation drive

Nov 21 event at Jackie Robinson Ballpark will collect toys and food for local families

Kicking Into the Holidays 2026 Daytona Beach firefighters, police officers and other city employees will compete in a holiday kickball tournament while collecting donations for local families Saturday, Nov. 21. The free event, called Kicking Into the Holidays, runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach firefighters, police officers and other city employees will compete in a holiday kickball tournament while collecting donations for local families Saturday, Nov. 21.

The free event, called Kicking Into the Holidays, runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave.

Residents can attend, cheer on the teams and participate in family activities. Additional information is available on the city’s event page.

What to expect

Teams representing the city’s Fire, Police, Utilities and Public Works departments will compete in the tournament.

Between games, children and families will have opportunities to take the field for interactive activities, according to the city.

Concessions will be open, with food and beverages available for purchase. The Daytona Tortugas are partnering with the city to host the tournament and operate concessions.

What donations to bring

Organizers will accept donations at the ballpark entrance during the event.

Requested items include:

  • New, unwrapped toys to benefit families through the Early Learning Coalition.
  • Nonperishable food to support Halifax Urban Ministries.

The tournament and donation drive are open to the public.

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Brody Wooddell

Brody Wooddell, WFTV.com

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