December 10th, 2010

Delray Beach, Florida, Village by the Sea, South Florida, Palm Beach County, Week-end, Holiday Celebrations, 12/10/10 – 12/11/10

As you have heard from the weather forecasters, South Florida has had very cold temperatures since Monday.  Well, I kid you not; today I saw a woman wearing a fur coat.  I cannot believe she was that cold.  And, today has been chilly; not freezing. It strikes me so funny to also see people weraring gloves.

Delray looks beautiful this time of the year.  Atlantic Avenue has lights everywhere; the restaurants have outdone themselves with their own unique decorations.  The 100 ft. tree looks spectacular, especially in the early evening hours.

Delray Beach will be busy on Friday and Saturday.  If you are around, then these are a few of the events going on.

Friday, December 10th –  It is the Delray & Boyton Beach Holiday Boat Parade from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  The line up will be at the Boyton Beach Inlet to Intracoastal Waterway to C-15 Canal in Delray Beach.  Please bring the family and friends to see the flotillas of brightly color boats. Better yet, join them.

Friday, December 10th – Murder at the Beach Bookstore –  Book signing at 7:00 p.m. – Midnight Guardians by Jonathan King.  He writes full time in South Florida and Midnight Guardians take place in the Everglades.  This is the 6th book of the Max Freeman mystery series.  After Max is hired to investigate a conspiracy involving fake claims to Medicare he quickly realizes the scheme is much more dangerous… 

Murder at the Beach is located at 273 NE 2nd Ave. (Pineapple Grove district).  The telephone is 561-279-7790 and the website is www.murderonthebeach.com.

Friday, December 10th – Gallery Walk from 7 until 10 p.m.  At Atlantic Ave. and NE 2nd Ave. – Delray Beach is known for a town that is embracing the arts full force.  The Gallery Walks give you, the visitor, and maybe, the residen,t an opportunity to discover them and see what they are all about.  They stay open for us, the public.  Take advantage of a wonderful evening on the Avenue and in Pineapple Grove.

Saturday, December 11th – You will find the Delray Green Market every Saturday at SE 4th Ave.  It is south of Atlantic Ave.  More info?  e-mail Nolan at www.mydelraybeach.com.  I have visited this market through the years; local produce, breads, dipping sauces, flowers, music and the perfect place for a stroll on Saturday mornings.

Saturday, December 11th – Kids at the Tree – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Old School Square at 51 N. Swinton Ave.  Visit Santa and play in the “snow”, special surprises at the Famous 100 foot Christmas tree.  More info?  Please visit www.downtowndelray.com.

Saturday, December 11th  and Sunday, December 12th – Artists in the Park from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Location?  Veterans Park, Atlantic Ave. at the Intracoastal.   This is a free outdoor art festival.

Saturday, December 11th – Shark Feeding at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandoway Nature Center located at 142 S. Ocean Blv.  It is on A1A and South of the corner of Atlantic Ave. and A1A. 

Saturday, December 11th – Holiday Parade in Dowtown Delray Beach.  The parade begins at Venetian Drive at 6 p.m. and goes west on Atlantic Ave. to the Courthouse.  This event is sponsored by the Delray Beach Parks and Recreations.  More info?  Then call 561-243-7277. 

Saturday, December 11th – It is also the Greater Delray Beach Chamber Annual Holiday Parade from 6 until 8 p.m.  It will start at Gleason and Atlantic and will go West.  More info?  Please call 561-733-6497.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!!  Talk to you later…