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What to expect: Holiday entertainment, children's activities, walkabout entertainers, tons of "real" snow, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa, photos with Santa, arts and crafts, take-home ornament craft by the Sun-Sentinel, cartoon characters, cupcake decorating, free kiddie rides, holiday displays, gift-type vendors. Mayor Susan Whelchel officially "lights up" the Boca Raton at 6:00 pm, with twinkling lights simultaneously turned on to begin the season. Music will be provided by Boca Raton Community High School Band and a women's barbershop quartet who will sing several holiday tunes. Other strolling musicians will entertain throughout Mizner Park. A special holiday show, "Holiday Extravaganza" will be presented by ZMC Entertainment featuring a cast of spectacular dancers, cartoon characters, stiltwalkers, Frosty the Snowman and a rocking Rudolph. Food is available for purchase, along with many gift-giving purchase opportunities.

There will also be a special drive (optional participation)….
"TEDDY BEAR TOY TURNOVER"….families are requested to bring a donation of a newly-purchased teddy bear or toy which will be "turned over" to the Marines' "Toys for Tots" program for distribution at holiday time.

Event is sponsored by Sun-Sentinel, Aurora Nurses Inc., Florida Health & Chiropractic Medicine, Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District, City of Boca Raton