FREE Family-Friendly Holiday Event Featuring Live Entertainment, Artisan Market, Arts & Crafts, Food, Lighting Ceremony, Tree Giveaway, and More

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Get ready for a magical evening at the 8th Annual Winter in Paradise holiday event, hosted by the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

As the park transforms into a magical winter wonderland, guests will be immersed in the vibrant culture and community spirit of our City’s Historic Northwest District. The event will feature live entertainment that captures the heart and soul of the neighborhood, including captivating performances from the talented students of U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary, the high-energy Faith’s Place Drumline, the dynamic Palm Beach Lakes Marching Band, and headliner Flip Winfield Band, with opener ReaXtion Band.

The Mistletoe Market will also feature a variety of local vendors and small businesses offering unique, handcrafted gifts perfect for the season. In the Arts & Crafts Corner, both little ones and adults can get creative with hands-on activities, from ornament making to decorating keepsakes. Plus, guests can enjoy a selection of delicious savory bites, available free of charge while supplies last.

To kick off the evening, Mayor Keith A. James and City Commissioner Christy Fox will lead a special holiday lighting ceremony that you will not want to miss. Plus, the West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability will be giving away free trees to local West Palm Beach residents and businesses (pre-registered trees can be picked up between 5 and 8 p.m., and walk-ups are welcome from 5 to 9 p.m. during the event).The West Palm Beach CRA is also excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Camile's Flowers & Gifts (618 7th St.) and Wild Rose Wine & Daiquiri Bar (620 7th St.), both located across from the southwest corner of Heart & Soul Park. More details to come!

“West Palm Beach has always been a City rich in history, culture, and community. This holiday season, we are excited to celebrate the 8th Annual Winter in Paradise event right in the heart of our City, lighting up the beloved Heart & Soul Park in the Historic Northwest. We invite everyone to come together, share in the holiday spirit, and create lasting memories. This event is a beautiful reminder of the joy and unity that make West Palm Beach a truly special place" stated Mayor A. Keith James.

Discover the heart of West Palm Beach’s Historic Northwest District while learning about the CRA's transformative redevelopment projects at this year’s Winter in Paradise. To learn more, visit the website here. (Apply to become a vendor here, a sponsor here, or a volunteer here. Press materials are available here.)

When: Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 – 9 p.m.

Where: Heart & Soul Park, 825 N Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach