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HOLIDAY<br />
By Martin Lenkowsky<br />
The Most<br />
Wonderful<br />
Time Of<br />
The Year<br />
Granted, our South Florida<br />
latitude is way too far south to<br />
plan on going sleigh riding on<br />
Christmas Day. Nor is it likely<br />
many of us will be sitting in<br />
front of our fireplaces waiting<br />
for good ole St. Nick to make<br />
his grand entry via chimney.<br />
However, do not despair. There<br />
are plenty of local fun things<br />
for the family to do and enjoy.<br />
In fact some of our local cities<br />
are already planning their<br />
holiday happenings, and here’s<br />
a sample of what’s coming.<br />
CORAL SPRINGS<br />
CORAL SPRINGS HOLIDAY PARADE<br />
Wednesday, December 9 - 7 pm<br />
The parade will feature marching bands, decorated floats, and<br />
other entries along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive<br />
to City Hall. Before the parade, individuals and families can<br />
participate in the Coral Springs Holiday Mile along Sample<br />
Road near Coral Springs Drive at 6:15pm. This is a timed<br />
one-mile event, with awards for the top three male and female<br />
participants in each age category. To register, visit active.com.<br />
DOWNTOWN IN DECEMBER<br />
Saturday, December 12, from 5 to 10pm<br />
Bring the entire family to ArtWalk at 9405 NW 31 st Ct., just<br />
west of University Drive. The fun includes holiday treats, hot<br />
cocoa, and other winter surprises. There’s even a chance for<br />
some snow. Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged, but leave<br />
the pets and alcohol at home. For more information, call 954-<br />
344-1111. There will be free parking in the downtown area.<br />
COCONUT CREEK<br />
HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS<br />
Now through Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016,<br />
opens nightly from 6 to 10pm<br />
including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and<br />
New Year’s Day at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd.,<br />
Coconut Creek. Cost is $15 per car; $40 per bus.<br />
PARKLAND<br />
SNOWFEST<br />
Thursday, Dec. 17, times to be announced<br />
Terramar Park, 6575 NW 76 th Dr., Parkland. This event is only<br />
open to Parkland residents. There will be twelve tons of snow<br />
for children to enjoy, along with a snow slide. Also enjoy arts<br />
and crafts, plus music. Call the city of Parkland Department of<br />
Parks & Recreation at 954-757-4105 for more information.<br />
DELRAY BEACH<br />
THE DELRAY BEACH 100-FOOT<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING<br />
Thursday, December 3, festivities begin at 5pm<br />
This is the start of a month-long celebration which begins<br />
with Santa landing in a helicopter at Old Square Park<br />
to light the tree at 7:15pm. Call 561-278-0424, or visit<br />
www.100ftChristmasTree.com. P<br />
70<br />
DECEMBER 2015
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