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 Timelier than ever in West Palm Beach, this is the third year for the event for Lights 4 Hope, and it may be the season’s best reprieve for holiday celebrations during the pandemic.  The holiday event, drive through light show, is a COVD-19 friendly event. The money raised goes to a good cause. Proceeds will aid in purchasing decorations and gifts for children who are hospitalized during the holiday season. The magical celebration is also a chance for lucky good little boys and girls to spot Santa and get to wave as they go by through the holiday light show.

The price is just $12 per carload of up to eight people to pass through the 1.5-mile course. The Lights 4 Hope Light Show is at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach and…

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Experience a snowy South Florida this holiday season. Rosemary Square, in West Palm Beach, will feature a nightly snowfall on the square along with The Wishing Tree lightshow. Rosemary Square is the lifestyle center formerly known as CityPlace. The snow shall continue to fall until December 31. Snow and lightshows begin at 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm, and no reservations are required. 

The LED banyan tree in the center of Rosemary Square is just the beginning of sights in West Palm Beach’s entertainment hub. This year, in addition to the nightly snowfall, visitors can join in on an edible wreath-making classes, ugly sweater brunches and pop-up musical performances, just to name a few activities.

Need to revise your Santa list? Kids tall and…

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A recent study suggests that one of the favorite holiday drinks and favorite to drink during the cooler temperatures can do more than just warm you up. Hot chocolate has been found to boost brain power.

The recent study combined efforts between the University of Birmingham in the UK and the University of Illinois. The first part of the study was conducted on young males between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. The study is one of the first to be done that demonstrates the benefits of drinking hot cocoa.

The study participants underwent a non-invasive brain imaging to measure blood oxygen levels in the brain. Researchers pointed out that participants who consumed the flavanol-rich drink, often found in hot chocolate, produced a faster and greater…

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One of Palm Beach Gardens newest Town Center is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive this Saturday to help spread joy this holiday season. Alton Town Center on Donald Ross Road is hosting a drive-thru Santa and Elves Toy Drive from 9 am to 11 am this weekend.

The shopping center will accept new, unwrapped toys to benefit Adopt A Family of the Palm Beaches. Santa and his elves will be onsite to help accept the donations and bring some holiday cheer. Guests will be able to meet Santa while remaining in the car. Children may grant their holiday wishes to Santa and will receive a special gift bag filled with goodies courtesy of Bolay. The Drive-thru holiday event will also feature special holiday inspired guests.

The drive-thru donations will begin at the Alton…

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This past week, The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County hosted the 26th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive to spread cheer to over 250,000 spectators on December 5th. The parade made its way up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Toys were collected along the parade route by a fleet of volunteer boats, many of which carried uniformed Marines.

Toys for Tots and Little Smiles are reporting that 5,500 toys were collected the night of the parade. Members of the community also made numerous monetary donations online, which will all go towards toy purchases for Toys for Tots and Little Smiles.

The stars of the parade were the dozens of decorated vessels and the traveling…

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This weekend, three holiday boat parades are taking place throughout Palm Beach County. Boats will be decorated in holiday lights and decoration while blasting holiday music to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Head to one of the holiday boat parades happening this Saturday night.

Lake Clarke Shores:

The boat parade starts at 7 pm this Saturday. Head to Lake Clarkes Shores for the 21st annual Lake Clarke Christmas Boat Parade. Those who attend are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Little Smiles toy collection drop box. The parade will begin at the lake and head north and turn around and come back to end in the same spot.

Royal Palm Beach Christmas Boat Parade

The boat parade will start at Todd A. Robiner Park on La Mancha…

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Throughout the month of December, Rosemary Square, formally CityPlace, in West Palm Beach hosts daily holiday activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Every night the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center hosts a Nightly Snowfall and Lightshow event to bring a little snow and holiday cheer to South Florida.

The Nightly Snowfall and The Wishing Tree Lightshow kicked off the holiday season in November and will continue every night throughout the month of December. Come and grant your holiday wishes on The Wishing Tree during the lightshow or experience snowfall.

Daily Nightly Snowfall and Lightshow Details:

When: Nightly (November 14th through December 31st)

Time: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:30 pm.

No reservations are required for the event,…

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Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a Holiday Tree Celebration throughout the month of December. The outdoor shopping and lifestyle center invites you to come see the holiday trees and decorations in partnership with local charities scattered throughout the center.

Participating shops and restaurants located throughout Downtown Palm Beach Gardens have paired off against each other and local organizations and non-profits to compete for the best holiday tree. The trees are decorated in each participating shop and the public is welcomed to come and vote for your favorite tree in support of local non-profits. The winning non-profit’s tree will receive a $1,000 dollar donation from Downtown Palm Beach Gardens.

The holiday tree decorating winner will…

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This weekend, Harbourside Place is hosting a Holiday Movie Thon under the stars at the Waterfront Amphitheater.  Bring a blanket or a chair and head to Harbourside Place starting Thursday for a free holiday movie.

Holiday Movie Thon Details: Movies begin at 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 10th: The Polar Express

On Christmas Eve a young boy embarks on a magical journey to the North Pole on the Polar Express train. Along the way the young boy learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

Friday, December 11th: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

The Grinch, who lives on the outskirts of Whoville, plans to seek revenge and ruin Christmas for all the citizens of the town.

Saturday, December 12th: Elf

After Buddy discovers he is a…

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The Grand Court of The Gardens Mall has recently transformed into a Holiday Wonderland. The month-long festivities is part of their Holiday Wander at The Gardens Mall event.

Holiday Wander is an interactive imagination, interactive holiday scenes, arts and crafts, a custom coloring book mural, wander through the rows of candy cane swirls, see the view from Santa’s rooftop, or go inside a giant snow globe. Holiday Wander is located on the lower level of the mall near Saks Fifth Avenue.

Holiday Wander will be open every Wednesday through Saturday through Christmas Eve from 12 pm to 8 pm and Sunday during the regular mall hours.

While at The Gardens Mall stop by the Center Court of the mall near Macy’s and visit with Santa Claus and The North Pole.…

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