The City of Boynton Beach is planning two family holiday events this December, starting with its 55th annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave.
The celebration has a Grinch and Whoville theme. Organizers promise live entertainment, holiday performances, children’s activities, festive shopping, food, photo opportunities and a drone show, followed by the lighting of the holiday tree.
Holiday Boat Parade
The city is joining Lantana, Delray Beach and Hypoluxo for a holiday boat parade on the Intracoastal Waterway. Decorated boats will travel south from Lantana through Boynton Beach to Delray Beach on Friday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The official Boynton Beach viewing site is at Boynton Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma Blvd. It will have holiday music, children’s activities and a visit from Santa.
Boat captains who want to enter must submit an entry by Friday, Dec. 4, and attend a captains’ meeting. Each entry must include a new, unwrapped toy as a donation.
The city said parking and shuttle information will be announced later.
