Press Conference to Be Held on November 4 to Announce Sandi Tree’s Return
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (October 26, 2022) – Mayor Keith A. James and other City leaders will host a press conference on Friday, November 4 at 10 a.m. to announce opening dates for Holiday in Paradise presented by FPL (HIP), including the return of Sandi Tree and her special element for this year’s campaign. HIP opens on Thursday, December 1, from 6 -9 p.m. with the Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting.
“We are so excited to once again welcome Holiday in Paradise back to our Downtown Waterfront, with Sandi as the main star as always,” said Mayor Keith A. James. “We look forward to sharing this year’s exciting news about our award-winning holiday celebration. I encourage everyone to save the date for our tree lighting, we hope to see you there!”
“Sandi’s 11th annual return will be the brightest yet,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager for the City of West Palm Beach. “The new element will be visually dynamic and fun for the whole family. We hope everyone makes plans to enjoy Sandi Tree as part of their holiday celebrations, as well as other events like Sandi and Santa’s Annual Pancake Breakfast.”
Sandi’s synchronized music and light shows will run nightly on the quarter hour from 6 – 10 p.m. through December (except on days with scheduled special events). On Saturday, December 31, Sandi’s shows will be extended through midnight.
In addition to nightly shows, HIP includes several opportunities for free or low-cost family-friendly holiday-themed fun, including:
- Thursday, December 1: Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting – 6 – 9 p.m. | Great Lawn | FREE
The kickoff to HIP, the Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting features a momentous countdown to the start of the holiday season. The evening will include a live band, remarks from local leaders, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday shopping boutique in the Lake Pavilion and more.
- Friday, December 9: Screen on the Green (a holiday triple feature) 7 p.m. | Great Lawn | FREE
Bring blankets and chairs for a holiday triple feature (two short films, and one feature film). Movies to be shown are Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice and Christmas Story 2.
- Saturday, December 17: Sandi and Santa’s Annual Pancake Breakfast – 9 a.m. – noon | Lake Pavilion near the Great Lawn | Small fee applies, tickets must be purchased in advance (link to tickets and fee TBA)
Families are encouraged to get their tickets quickly, as this event is a consistent sellout. In addition to a pancake breakfast, guests will have private access to Santa and Mrs. Claus.
- Sunday, December 18: Sunday on the Waterfront featuring Aloha Islanders – 4 – 7 p.m. | Great Lawn
Dancers from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand will perform high-energy routines, giving residents and visitors an authentic Polynesian performance – without needing to book an international flight. A true West Palm Beach tradition, the holiday-inspired tropical island spectacular is complete with beautiful hula dancers and daring fire performers. The show is interactive and appropriate for all ages.
- Saturday, December 31 – Sandi’s Last Night (New Year’s Eve) – 6 p.m. – midnight
Save the date for Sandi’s final swan song. Sandi’s nightly music and light shows are extended until midnight.
HIP was recognized in 2021 as the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice for “Best Public Holiday Lights Display.” The recognition was “the cherry on top” of Sandi’s 10th birthday celebration.
In addition to the USA TODAY 10Best recognition, Sandi has received numerous international and regional awards including “Best New Event” and “Best Event within an Existing Festival” by the International Festivals and Events Association, “Most Innovative Project” by the Florida Festivals and Events Association, and a Henry Award from VISIT FLORIDA. Sandi has been featured in The Huffington Post, Thrillist, CNN, Martha Stewart, Travel + Leisure, and The Ellen Show.
Holiday in Paradise presented by FPL Sponsors/Partners to date include Land Rover Palm Beach, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Discover The Palm Beaches, NewDay USA, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, New Country 103.1, X 102.3, PARTY 96.3, News Talk 850 WFTL, FOX Sports 640 AM, WPBF 25 News, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Best Western Palm Beach Lakes, Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach, WPB Magazine, The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach Marriott, Raymond J. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and Florida Power & Light.
Holiday in Paradise is held on the West Palm Beach Great Lawn (100 N. Clematis St.). For more information about Holiday in Paradise and other City of West Palm Beach events, please visit wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch. Follow Sandi on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @Sanditreewpb.
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Originally published at https://www.wpb.org/Home/Components/News/News/3038/772?npage=5
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