Hundreds to Partake in Holiday Traditions, Activities and Santa’s Arrival Sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Belmont Village Senior Living
WHAT: Shops at Merrick Park will present its “Back to Tradition” 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, one of the largest tree lighting and holiday celebrations in South Florida, sponsored by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Belmont Village Senior Living.
Hundreds will gather and celebrate the holidays as the retail destination transforms into a winter wonderland with its 50-foot tree-lighting and Santa’s grand arrival down San Lorenzo Avenue on the Coral Gables Fire Department’s fire truck. Award-winning singer Camie Liz will serenade attendees with holiday favorites. The Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables Senior High School Gablettes will add to the festive spirit along with holiday costumed characters and a 360° photo booth.
Special guest host Belkys Nerey, award-winning co-anchor of WSVN Channel 7 News, will help flip the magical switch along with Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago to illuminate the tree, signaling the official start of the holiday shopping season.
WHEN: Thursday, November 17, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33146
COST: FREE; Attendees are encouraged to spread the warmth of the season and bring unwrapped toys for children in care of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
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INFO: For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, please call (305) 529-1215, visitwww.shopsatmerrickpark.com or follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shopsatmerrickparkand Instagram @shopsatmerrickpark.