HOLIDAY EVENTS  - 2013

Monday, January 21  MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CEREBRATION
9:00am - MLK, JR. Memorial Site (200 NE 12 St)
Ceremonial Program: Key Note Speaker - Dr. Rosanna Gaeters
10:30 am - March through Pearl City to Hughes Park
Lead by Boca Raton High School Marching Band
11:00 am - Celebration in Hughes Park (200 NE 14 St)
Entertainment: Ave "D" Boys Choir, Friendship Praise Dancers, Velocity Martial Arts, Food, Prizes, Vendors, Activities
Cost: Free entrance      Contact: (561) 393-7807

Monday, May 27   MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
9:00 am - Boca Raton Cemetery
Located at 449 SW 4th Avenue
Cost: Free      Contact: (561) 393-7807

Thursday, July 4    FABULOUS FOURTH   (tentative schedule)

Activities to be announced
9:00 pm - FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Spanish River Sport Complex at deHoernle Park
Cost: Free   Contact: (561) 393-7807

Sunday, November 11   VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY
9:00 am - Boca Raton Cemetery
Located at 449 SW 4th Avenue
Cost: Free     Contact: (561) 393-7807

Friday, November 29     HOLIDAY LIGHTING EXTRAVAGANZA
Official start of the Holiday Season in Boca Raton
5:30 to 8:30 pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater
Located at intersection of N Federal Hwy & N Mizner Blvd
Cost: Free     Contact: (561) 393-7807

Wednesday, December 4   43rd Annual HOLIDAY STREET PARADE
Theme: Superheroes
7:30 pm - Federal Highway from SE 8th Street, north to Mizner Park
Cost: Free      Contact: (561) 393-7807

Saturday, TBA  37th Annual HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE
6:30 pm - Intracoastal Waterway beginning at C-15 Canal (Boca Raton-Delray border)

Bleacher viewing at Silver Palm Park & Red Reef Park

Boats enter for FREE.....prizes and monetary awards
Cost: Free    Contact: (561) 393-7807

Monday, January 21, 2013  MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CEREBRATION

9:00am - MLK, JR. Memorial Site (200 NE 12 St)
Ceremonial Program: Key Note Speaker - Dr. Rosanna Gaeters
10:30 am - March through Pearl City to Hughes Park
Lead by Boca Raton High School Marching Band
11:00 am - Celebration in Hughes Park (200 NE 14 St)
Entertainment: Ave "D" Boys Choir, Friendship Praise Dancers, Velocity Martial Arts, Food, Prizes, Vendors, Activities
Cost: Free entrance      Contact: (561) 393-7807

Thursday, July 4th                         FABULOUS FOURTH CELEBRATION

Fabulous Fourth!!!
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Countess deHoernle Park, 1000 NW Spanish River Blvd., 33432
Cost:  FREE
Contact:  The City of Boca Raton, 561.393.7807

Put on your best red, white and blue for a “FABULOUS FOURTH” and be the guests of the City of Boca Raton as it salutes Independence Day at a new venue – deHoernle Park, 1000 NW Spanish River Blvd.

While waiting for the pyrotechnics to begin, enjoy the entertainment of live band and activities for the entire family. Family activities begin at 6:30 pm and at 7:00 pm there will be the All-Star Band playing Rock N Roll from the 60’s and 70’s until the fireworks start. Beginning at 9:00 pm, a spectacular fireworks display will take place filling the skies with brilliant streams of color and lights. Traditional patriotic music will accompany the fireworks.

No need to bring along the picnic basket, again, there will be plenty of food available for purchase. Open grills and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. For the concern and safety of all, personal fireworks, alcoholic beverages and bringing along the family pet are absolutely prohibited.

Monday, May 27, 2013                  MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY
BOCA RATON VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS, FORT LAUDERDALE HIGHLANDERS, COASTMEN CHORUS, BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND and NJROTC, NEW YOUNG PATRIOTS
9:00 am - Boca Raton Cemetery Located at 449 SW 4th Avenue
Cost: Free         Contact: (561) 393-7807

Monday, May 27, 2013                  MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

INDIAN RIVER POPS ORCHESTRA, along with ROBERT SHARON CHORALE, guest vocalist SETH MUSE and members of NEW GARDENS BRASS BAND under the direction of OWEN SEWARD
7:00 pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater  Located at intersection of N Federal Hwy & N Mizner Blvd
Cost: Free         Contact: (561) 393-7807

The City of Boca Raton , along with local veteran groups, will honor all military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country at a Memorial Day Observance, Monday, May 27, 2013, beginning at 9:00 am at the city's cemetery located at 449 SW Fourth Avenue. Participating groups include American Legion Post #277 and its auxiliary unit, Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166, Boca Raton Community High School unit of the Navy Junior ROTC under the direction of Commander Ken Bingham, Boca Raton Community High School Band under the direction of Jenn Mimmino, Fort Lauderdale Highlanders, and honor guard units representing the city's Police Services and Fire/Rescue Services. The Mayor of Boca Raton and several other officials will offer “Thoughts on Memorial Day.” A commemorative wreath will be placed at the memorial monument recognizing each service group represented at the ceremony, followed by the playing of “Taps”, and other traditional music played by the Boca High School Band and the bagpipe band of Fort Lauderdale . Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

In addition, a Memorial Day evening concert will take place at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, intersection of North Federal Highway & North Mizner Blvd, just south of Glades Rd), 7:00 pm.