Christmas

For some people it's not Christmas until you've seen your favorite family movie together.  Polar Express, the movie, embodies the magic of Santa Claus and the wonder of childhood.  The Polar Express Experience helps bring the spirit of Christmas to South Florida families by allowing them to be a part of scenes from the movie on this special train ride.  Do you Believe?  Sing a long to the songs and enjoy your hot cocoa as you take a journey into the movie.

Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade celebrates it's 61st year in 2016.  The parade is scheduled to roll down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 7pm.   Celebrate the holidays with lively music and dance performed by local community bands and groups.  See Santa and enjoy the fresh sea breeze as the floats and vehicles parade oceanside.  

See video from the 2014 parade!

“SANDI” THE WORLD’S ONLY 700 TON SAND TREE will kick off the season at the holiday tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, November 29, during Clematis by Night!

See Sandi come to life nightly during music and light shows on the quarter hour, starting at 6:30 p.m. November 29-December 31, 2018.

Show times subject to adjustment during special events.

Pick up a commemorative ornament or souvenir of Sandi, new in 2018, at the visitor center nearby.

Downtown in December in Coral Springs is a celebration of the season and holidays. 

Make our fun-filled Downtown in December event your family’s annual holiday tradition! Guests will experience the season’s first snowfall on the great lawn, live entertainment, a showing of the movie - Polar Express - and a train ride around City Hall! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and an appetite – there will be a wide variety of food trucks, and of course, cookies and milk for dessert. Parking is free in the City Hall garage.

The City’s annual Holiday Parade will be on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7 p.m. on West Sample Road.  This year's theme will be "Holiday Express".  The parade will feature marching bands, decorated floats and other entries along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall.  

On Sunday, December 4, 2016, more than 30,000 motorcyclists and double that amount of people are expected to take part in the “29th Annual South Florida President’s Council (SFPC) Toys in the Sun Run” presented by the Mardi Gras Casino. Proceeds benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Hollywood, Florida. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the area’s leading pediatric care hospitals, offering comprehensive health services and programs in an atmosphere that is child-friendly.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

City of Boca Raton’s 42nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade:

Intracoastal Waterway starting at the C-15 canal (Boca Raton-Delray Beach city limits) traveling south to Hillsboro Bridge

Entering your boat in the 41st Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade is the perfect way to experience the Holiday season! Otherwise, enjoy the parade from the Red Reef Park (west), the Wild Flower Property or Silver Palm Park.

Santa's Enchanted Forest is the World's Largest Holiday Theme Park and INCLUDED Carnival featuring over 100 rides, shows, games & attractions!  This event is a South Florida tradition and consistently ranks as one of the Top Things to do in Miami during the holiday season every year. Don't miss the MAGIC of Santa's 35th Season from November 1st - January 6, 2019.

November 17 – December 30, 2018 • 6pm-10pm

Featuring more than 125,000 LED lights, captivating holiday displays, a giant Christmas tree, factory tours, chocolate-making classes, and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Winter Wonderland will be open nightly, November 17 through December 30 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. and is FREE to the public. (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)

Highlights include: