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Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no stress, just pure holiday joy you’ll remember for years to come.  The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get. It can be hard enough to get a …

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Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if “winter” doesn’t mean here what it means elsewhere. The snow may be fake, but the fun is real. South Florida has holiday parades, boat parades, Christmas tree lightings, menorah lightings, holiday concerts, family festivals and more. Many events are free or cheap. We also have big …

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The 59th annual Holiday Parade will proceed as the sun sets and the streets of Lake Worth Beach will transform into a dazzling spectacle of twinkling lights and vibrant holiday cheer. Features decorated floats, local marching bands and community groups showcasing their holiday spirit. “Celebrating Toyland” When: Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. …

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There is always so much to see and do during the month of December, it’s not easy to cover everything going on in the greater Palm Beach area, but we’ve done our best to compile a list of some of the best of the best from a frugal standpoint. Please check back with us since …

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Holiday events in Boynton Beach are free and open to the public, beginning with the evening tree lighting, followed by an afternoon parade the next day. Holiday Tree Lighting When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Features: Holiday music, food vendors, …

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This year’s annual Wellington Holiday Parade the 41st event is presented by the Village of Wellington and in partnership with the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. “Celebrating the Season Throughout the Years” When: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Parade Route: Starts near …

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The Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade will start at 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, with a watch area and festivities at Boynton Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma Blvd. The Boat Parade is hosted annually on the second Friday of December. The event features a variety of festively decorated boats and is a …

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More than 70 floats, marching bands, dance teams and walking groups will parade along Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach to NW 5th Avenue. And with a special connection from the North Pole, the Delray Beach Fire Department will have Santa riding along on their fire truck for the Holiday Parade. Plus, more than 70 …

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You can enjoy festive holiday tunes played on tubas and euphoniums at three Tuba Christmas concerts in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Tuba and euphonium players are invited to participate in all three events. Registration for performers is $15. Admission is free for spectators. Florida Atlantic University’s Tuba Christmas free concert is at 5 p.m. …

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