Boca Raton's 50th Annual Holiday Street Parade returns this year on Wednesday, December 8 from 7:30 - 9pm. This year's theme is "What Are You Streaming?" and will feature more than 50 festive floats and groups.

The parade starts at Federal Highway and SE 5th Street and travels north to NE 8th Street. Learn more on the Holiday Street Parade website.

NEW this year... on December 3, 4, 10 and 11 from 6pm - 10pm each night, the City will host Merry in Mizner, festive nights with surprise pop-up entertainment under the holiday lights. Entertainment includes an interactive Santa's letter booth, photo ops, snow flurries, holiday musicians, carolers, stilt walkers and more! Learn more on the Merry in Mizner webpage.

Light up the waterways with the 47th Annual Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 18 from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The parade begins at the C-15 Canal and travels south with bleacher viewing available at Red Reef Park. For more details visit the Holiday Boat Parade webpage.

Boca Raton's premier college football game, the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, returns to FAU Stadium on Saturday, December 18 at 11am. The game will be televised on ESPN, carried nationally on ESPN Radio, and locally on ESPN 106.3. For additional details and tickets, visit the Boca Raton Bowl website.

The City received additional Community Development Block Grant coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for City homeowners and renters who have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Applications are still being accepted and will be processed on a first come, first qualified, first served basis. Visit the Rental and Foreclosures Programs webpage for guidelines, qualifications, and to apply.

Congratulations to Steven Alker who beat out reigning U.S. Senior Open champion Jim Furyk for his first PGA Tour Champions win at The Old Course at Broken Sound. You can read more about the results on the PGA Tour website.

The Florida Department of Transportation's 95 Express Phase 3B-1 project (south of SW 10th Street to south of Glades Road) was completed on October 29, 2021.

Work on Phase 3B-2 from Glades Road to Linton Boulevard -- including a Glades Road's Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) -- continues. Learn more on the City's website.

Tune in to the City Council Workshop on December 13 for the presentation and selection of artist(s) for the Recycled Material Art Project made from discarded materials that will be located in the grassy area adjacent to A1A near the South Beach Park Pavilion.

The project aims to raise awareness of plastic pollution in our waterways and encourage conservation in our community and will be completed by March 1, 2022. Learn more on the Project's webpage.

Dec. 6 - Hanukkah Ends

Dec. 13 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

Dec. 14 - City Council Regular Meeting

Dec. 24 - Christmas Day Observed (City Offices Closed & Sanitation Changes)

Dec. 31 - New Year's Day Observed (City Offices Closed & Sanitation Changes)

Here's what's coming to Mizner Park Amphitheater in December!

Please take notice of the updated sanitation schedule for Christmas Day (observed on Fri., Dec. 24) and New Year's Day (observed on Fri., Dec. 31) as your collection days may change:

As you drive through Boca Raton this holiday season, stop by one of these locations to admire the lights on display throughout the City:

Tips to Avoid Online Holiday Scams

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, many are taking advantage of online deals or skipping in-store shopping altogether. Check out the following safety tips provided by Boca Raton Police Services for a more secure online shopping experience.

Wildflower/Silver Palm Park - Construction continues at the Wildflower/Silver Palm Park site (551 and 600 E Palmetto Park Road), part of the City's Waterfront Master Plan.

Construction of the seawall on the Wildflower site is underway. At Silver Palm, renovation activities include demolition of the existing restroom, construction of the new restroom facility, and construction of new underground utilities. Follow updates on the City's website.

Spanish River Park - At Spanish River Park (3001 N. State Road A-1-A), restroom Building #4 will be reopening soon after completing an interior renovation to bring it up to current ADA standards. Restroom #3 is having interior tile installed and is being painted.

Are you... or someone you know... looking for a part-time job? We're hiring Youth Counselors for day camps with the City. We're looking for enthusiastic and organized individuals who enjoy children and creating a safe, positive environment to have fun! Read the complete job description and apply online.

Looking for fun day camps for your kids or teens this winter break? Check out all of the exciting opportunities the City offers:

Residents can drop off CLEAN holiday trees at Spanish River Athletic Park / Countess de Hoernle Park (1000 Spanish River Blvd.), from December 26, 2021 - January 16, 2022 to help beautify Gumbo Limbo Nature Center with new mulch.

The drop-off area is located at the southern end of the parking lot next to the maintenance area. Visit the Holiday Tree Recycling Webpage or call 561-393-7810 for more information. Make sure to remove all decorations including lights and tinsel from the tree.

'Tis the season for the annual debate... real tree or fake tree? While the type of tree you use may be a small contributor in the environmental impact of the holidays, there are a few ways to make your choice a little more sustainable. Visit the Take Action page to learn more.

On Saturday, December 4 from 9am - 11am, join the City's Office of Sustainability at the Community Garden (1300 NW 8th Street) to learn more about the City's Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and what you can do to make your home more climate-resilient. Participants should bring water, chair and hat.

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As we continue to monitor COVID-19 numbers in our area, here's a reminder where you can get vaccinated and tested.