Firefighters to Practice Their 4th of July Rappel Down New Building
WHO: City of West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department
WHAT: Practice Run of Rappel & Flag Unfurling for 4th on Flagler
If you see WPB firefighters hanging off the side of Phillips Point, there is no need for alarm and there is no emergency. The City’s firefighters will simply be practicing their annual 4th on Flagler rappel and flag unfurling at a new location.
The 4th on Flagler event site has moved slightly south this year along Flagler Drive due to construction of the new West Palm Beach waterfront project. The 2009 event site will be on Flagler Drive from Fern Street to Lakeview Avenue, with additional activities in Trinity Park.
Due to the move, WPB firefighters had to relocate their unique 4th on Flagler tradition to Phillips Point, where guests can watch the firefighters unfurl a giant four-story high American flag as they rappel down the building. After the flag unfurl, all guests are then invited to salute our country and pledge allegiance to the flag. The management team at Phillips Point has been more than happy to host the firefighters this year as they become familiar with their new location and try a few practice runs before the big night on the 4th of July.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Phillips Point Building, 777 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
**Firefighters will rappel down the East Tower, on the north side of the building. Reporters and photographers can view the rappel and flag unfurling from Trinity Park.**
FUN FACTS: This is the 7th year the City of West Palm Beach Firefighters have unfurled the giant flag.
It takes a total of 8 firefighters to safely rappel and unfurl the giant flag.
The firefighters will use approximately 1500 feet of rope for the rappel and flag unfurl.
The firefighters will practice approximately 10 times on three different days before the event.
The giant flag is 50 feet long, which is approximately four stories high.
WHAT: 4th on Flagler 2009 – Let Freedom Ring!
4th on Flagler is the area’s biggest and best Fourth of July celebration. Residents and visitors can enjoy fireworks, food, concerts and much more along the City’s stunning waterfront. This year the City of West Palm Beach will Let Freedom Ring!
Event patrons can help Let Freedom Ring by picking up small bells in the kids’ area or at information booths. All guests with bells will then be asked to help honor our military and celebrate our freedom by ringing loudly them right before the start of the fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. Guests are asked to listen for the cue.
This year’s event will also feature a meaningful bell tolling and moment of silence at 7:30 p.m. to honor all of the heroes who lost their lives serving our country and protecting our freedom.
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2009 5:00-10:00 p.m. WHERE: Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida **EVENT LOCATION HAS CHANGED THIS YEAR DUE TO WATERFRONT CONSTRUCTION.**
Activities will be taking place along Flagler Drive between Fern Street and Lakeview Avenue, and in Trinity Park.
There will be NO activities from Banyan Blvd. to Fern Street due to construction for the new City Commons waterfront project. There will also be NO activities at the Meyer Amphitheatre.
The new WPB City docks will be open to the public during the July 4th holiday. See below for more details on dock usage during the holiday.
Flagler Drive will be completely closed from Banyan Blvd. to Lakeview Ave. from Friday, July 3 at 9:00 a.m. to Saturday, July 5 at 12:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: FREE!
HIGHLIGHTS: National City Fireworks Show
This fireworks extravaganza begins at 9:00 p.m. No personal fireworks allowed. All personal fireworks will be confiscated.
Mayor’s Remarks & Patriotic Program At 7:30 p.m. on the South Stage (Flagler Drive and Lakeview Avenue)
Mayor Lois Frankel will take the stage to welcome event guests and to honor the brave men and women that have served our country. This year’s event will feature a special ceremony to salute all of the heroes who gave their lives serving our country and protecting our freedom with a symbolic bell tolling and a moment of silence.
Musical Entertainment
Guests can enjoy two stages of entertainment and a DJ dance area:
The DJ Dance Area (Located in Trinity Park, just north of Lakeview Avenue) will feature great party music for those who want to dance the night away.
The North Stage (Located on Flagler Drive, just south of Fern Street) will feature the rockin’ sounds of Riverdown and Big Bang Radio.
The South Stage (Located on Flagler Drive, just north of Lakeview Avenue) will feature the acoustic rock of Taylor Road, the pop/R&B stylings of the Derek Mack Band, and the Wild 95.5 Hour after the fireworks show featuring national recording artist, KEVIN RUDOLF (Let It Rock and Welcome to the World).
Unfurling of the Red, White and Blue: At approximately 8:45 p.m. at Phillips Point
In a grand tradition unique to the 4th on Flagler, guests can watch the unfurling of a giant four-story high American Flag from the Phillips Point building (Flagler Drive and Lakeview) by the West Palm Beach Fire Department. Then guests can join in saluting our country as all are invited to Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
Firefighters’ Splash and Dash Skills Competition At 5:15 p.m. along Flagler Drive, just south of Fern Street
Guests can cheer on their favorite local Fire Department as they compete in a friendly rivalry with a series of wet and wacky games that put their firefighting skills to the test. Games include a target knockdown, a water battle, a keg roll, and the bucket brigade. This is what you call fighting fire with FUN!
All-American Kids’ Area ** New Location: in Trinity Park – just North of Lakeview Avenue**
At the Kid’s Area, children can pick up their own small bell to decorate (for free), and then join in the ringing at 9:00 p.m. to help Let Freedom Ring! Children can also enjoy lots more free crafts and games coordinated by the City’s Parks & Recreation Department.
Food and Beverages:
A tasty array of food and beverages will be offered at reasonable prices at a number of locations throughout the event site. No grills or other cooking devices allowed due to safety reasons.
PARKING: Ample public parking is available at the following City garages and surface lots at reasonable rates (between $5 and $10):
The Evernia Garage located at Evernia Street and Olive Avenue, just two blocks South of Clematis Street
The Banyan Garage located at Banyan Boulevard and Olive Avenue, just one block North of Clematis Street
The NEW Clematis Garage located on Quadrille Boulevard in between Clematis Street and Banyan Boulevard
The NEW City Center Garage located on the corner of Banyan Boulevard and Dixie Highway
The City “B” Lot, a surface parking lot located on Datura Street in between Dixie Highway and Quadrille Avenue
The “Old City Hall” Lot, a surface parking lot located outside of the old City Hall on Banyan Boulevard in between Olive Avenue and Narcissus Avenue
The Police Garage located in the 600 block of Clematis Street in between Rosemary Avenue and Sapodilla Avenue
There are also 1500 available parking meters in the downtown area that will all be FREE on the July 4th holiday.
There will be a new $5 motorcycle-only parking lot close to the event site. The designated motorcycle parking lot is located on the south side of the old City Hall building, off of Banyan Boulevard and just east of Olive Avenue. There will be an attendant on duty at this lot.
There are also numerous private parking lots in the downtown area that are also available for event parking.
A detailed traffic plan is in place to ease visitor traffic flow out of downtown following the event.
CITY DOCKS: The three new West Palm Beach City docks will be open to the public for FREE on July 4th for vessels and pedestrians. The three docks can accommodate up to 50 vessels which will be allowed to tie up on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there will be NO DOCKING ACTIVITY for vessels between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Vessels will not be allowed to enter or leave the docks during this time due to the fireworks show. Guests planning to use the docks on July 4 should make note of these times and plan accordingly.
SPONSORS: National City, Wild 95.5, Kool 105.5, Mia 92.1, Gater 98.7, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Palm Beach County, The Town of Palm Beach, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Southern Waste Systems, Jimmy John’s, Budweiser, Taverna Opa, Wild Ginger, City Pizza, Coca-Cola, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and Steinger, Iscoe & Greene
ATTENDANCE: Approximately 80,000 – 100,000 people are expected to attend
PRODUCED BY: The City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office, Division of Community Events
(June 22, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL) – Looking for great fun that won’t break the bank? The City of West Palm Beach will present a fabulous concert this weekend with Florida’s favorite party band, The Fabulons, as part of its Sunday at the Meyer concert series. Guests can enjoy a great Sunday afternoon at the Meyer with good times and tons of fun along the picturesque downtown waterfront – all for FREE! The event features a FREE concert with great entertainment, FREE kids’ activities, FREE cookies from the Mayor, and FREE parking at all City meters, lots and garages. Guests arriving by boat can also tie up their vessels for FREE at the beautiful new City docks.
DATE: Sunday, June 28
TIME: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach
PERFORMER: THE FABULONS www.fabulons.com
Now celebrating their 24th anniversary, The Fabulons continue to be Florida’s favorite party band. This show/dance/variety/band performs a wide variety of music, including Motown, 1950’s Doo-Wop & A Capella, classic rock, disco, R&B, Beach Boys, Beatles, best of the girl groups, “Grease”, standards, and anything else the audience requests! They have opened for numerous legends including The Temptations and Blood, Sweat & Tears, and have even appeared in the hit movie “The Boynton Beach Club.”
UPCOMING CONCERTS:
JULY 26 AMBROSIA www.ambrosialive.net
AUGUST 23 FIREFALL www.firefall.com
SEPTEMBER 27 THE TOKENS www.thetokens.com
OCTOBER 25 SUGARFOOT’s OHIO PLAYERS www.myspace.com/sugarfootop
The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach. These FREE family-friendly concerts are held on the 4th Sunday of each month (May through October) from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the Meyer Amphitheatre and feature a variety of national and regional recording artists. Located along the downtown waterfront, The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer provides an ideal setting to relax and unwind, get together with family and friends, and listen to some great entertainment. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs, and they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert. The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and sponsored by The Palm Beach Post, National City, KOOL 105.5 FM, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Palm Beach Daily News, Southern Waste Systems, Coca-Cola, and the West Palm Beach Marriott. For more information, please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org.
And Wild 95.5 will “Let It Rock” with popular music star Kevin Rudolf
(June 9, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL) This year the City of West Palm Beach will Let Freedom Ring at 4th on Flagler 2009. This year’s event will feature a meaningful bell ceremony to honor all those who serve (or have served) our country, and attendees will be given small bells to help honor our military by ringing before the start of the fireworks show. While the event site will move slightly south along Flagler Drive due to construction of the new waterfront project, guests can still enjoy all of the great 4th on Flagler traditions including the unfurling of a giant American flag, an All-American kids’ area and the Firefighters’ Splash and Dash competition. Guests can also enjoy two stages of great entertainment culminating with the Wild Hour after the fireworks when Wild 95.5 will present the hugely popular national recording artist, Kevin Rudolf (Let It Rock and Welcome to the World). Residents and visitors are all invited to enjoy the fireworks, food, concerts and fun along our City’s stunning waterfront as they Let Freedom Ring and Let It Rock in West Palm Beach!
CALENDAR LISTING:4TH ON FLAGLER 2009 – LET FREEDOM RING! Saturday, July 4, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
**New Event Location – Between Fern Street and Lakeview Avenue along Flagler Drive**
Downtown West Palm Beach
FREE!
Featuring two stages of entertainment, an All-American kids’ area, food and refreshments, the unfurling of a giant American Flag, the Firefighters’ Splash and Dash, and the spectacular National City fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. followed by the Wild Hour with national recording artist Kevin Rudolf (www.kevinrudolf.com)
Produced by the City of West Palm Beach
For more information: 561-822-1515 or www.wpb.org/4th
Let Freedom Ring at 4th on Flagler 2009! This free event is the area’s biggest and best 4th of July celebration featuring two stages of entertainment, an All-American kid’s area, food and refreshments, the unfurling of a giant American Flag, the Firefighters’ Splash & Dash, and a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. 4th on Flagler will be held on Saturday, July 4th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. along Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach, with the National City Fireworks Show taking place at 9:00 p.m. followed by the Wild Hour with Kevin Rudolf. This event is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office, Division of Community Events and is sponsored by National City, Wild 95.5, Kool 105.5, Mia 92.1, Gater 98.7, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Palm Beach County, The Town of Palm Beach, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Southern Waste Systems, Jimmy John’s, Budweiser, Taverna Opa, Wild Ginger, City Pizza, Coca-Cola, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and Steinger, Iscoe & Greene. For more information, please call (561) 822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/4th.
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The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer Kicks Off Season
(May 19, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL) – This upcoming Memorial Day weekend, The City of West Palm Beach is kicking off its 2009 Sunday at the Meyer concert series with The Legends of Doo Wop performing classics from the 50’s and 60’s. Guests can enjoy a great Sunday afternoon at the Meyer with good times and tons of fun along the picturesque downtown waterfront – all for FREE! The event features a FREE concert with great entertainment, FREE kids’ activities, FREE cookies from the Mayor, and FREE parking at all City meters, lots and garages.
DATE: Sunday, May 24
TIME: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach
PERFORMER: THE LEGENDS OF DOO WOP www.thelegendsofdoowop.net
Their names are legendary and their music is timeless. Three former lead singers and one essential “Mr. Bass Man” make up a veritable “Who’s Who” of legendary rock ‘n’ rollers. The members of the Legends of Doo-Wop have an amazing four songs in the Top 100 All Time Greatest Hits, released by WCBS radio in New York City. Some of their legendary hits include “Just To Be With You,” “Gloria,” “16 Candles” and “Stormy Weather.” The Legends of Doo-Wop play to sold-out venues across the country. The fabulous foursome brings tight harmonies, smooth vocals and some of the best sounds heard since the early days of rock ‘n’ roll.
The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach. These FREE family-friendly concerts are held on the 4th Sunday of each month (May through October) from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the Meyer Amphitheatre and feature a variety of national and regional recording artists. Located along the downtown waterfront, The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer provides an ideal setting to relax and unwind, get together with family and friends, and listen to some great entertainment. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs, and they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert. The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and sponsored by The Palm Beach Post, National City, KOOL 105.5 FM, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Palm Beach Daily News, Southern Waste Systems, Coca-Cola, and the West Palm Beach Marriott. For more information, please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/sam.
WHO: The City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Community Events Division WHAT:Green Shamrock Fun at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket WHEN: Saturday, March 14 8:00 am to 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Downtown West Palm Beach - 2nd Street and Narcissus Avenue
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket will celebrate the greenest of all days, St. Patrick’s Day, on Saturday, March 14 with green Shamrock fun for its market patrons:
Guests to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket this Saturday will receive St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks with purchases at every vendor. The more dollars guests spend at each vendor throughout the market, the more lucky green Shamrocks they will receive. Once they are done shopping, guests can redeem their green Shamrocks at the “Luck of the Irish” merchandise tent located at the intersection of 2nd Street and Narcissus Avenue. Here guests can redeem their Shamrocks for gifts in the “GreenMarket Pot O’ Gold” including T-shirts, coozies, shopping bags and more!
Guests are also welcome to bring their canine friends to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket on St. Patty’s Day to receive a treat from the Lucky Leprechauns. Guests are reminded to keep their dogs on a leash and to cool off their four-legged friends with some filtered water at the market’s Thirsty Pup Zones.
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the area’s original and most popular green market. Each Saturday vendors offer a variety of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, tropical and native plants, fresh-cut flowers, artisan foods, and much more from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown West Palm Beach. Guests can also sit and enjoy their made-to-order breakfast or lunch at the GreenMarket Café. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is dog-friendly and offers free parking in the Banyan Street Garage during market hours. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is produced by the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Division of Community Events and is sponsored by The Palm Beach Post, The Palm Beach Daily News, WIRK 107.9 fm and Sunny 104.3 fm. For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/greenmarket.
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Media contact:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 561-822-1522
Cell: 561-644-7639
E-mail: asierra@wpb.org
Latin Jazz Sensation Nestor Torres to Perform at this Celebration of Many Cultures
Kaleidoscope 2009 is celebrating cultural diversity with a huge variety of multicultural entertainment and TWO remarkable headliners this year – all for FREE! Grammy-nominated jazz flautist, Nestor Torres, has been added to the already spectacular entertainment line-up. This international Latin jazz sensation will perform on the SWS Green Stage (in the Palm Beach Post Park at the intersection of Flagler Drive and Fern Street) at 2:00 p.m., and then popular Celtic rock band, the Young Dubliners, will perform at the Meyer Amphitheatre at 3:00 p.m.
Nestor Torres’ newest CD, Nouveau Latino, has been nominated as Best Latin Jazz Album for the upcoming 51st Annual Grammy Awards. In this album, Torres returns to his Latin roots with a fresh approach, impeccable musicianship, and irresistible improvisations while interpreting songs from stars like Celia Cruz and Ruben Blades.
Guests to Kaleidoscope 2009 will not only enjoy Torres’ remarkable music, but they can also experience two stages filled with lots of unique ethnic performers such as a Japanese drum group, a Brazilian dance group, a Mariachi band, and even Native American dancers. Event guests are sure to sample music and dance from around the world at this wonderfully colorful event. For a complete entertainment schedule, please visit www.wpb.org/kaleidoscope.
CALENDAR LISTING:
Kaleidoscope 2009 – Go back 100!
Featuring villages from around the world, an interactive kid’s area, ethnic foods and refreshments, an international bazaar and multicultural entertainment with Grammy-nominated NESTOR TORRES at 2:00 p.m., and Celtic rock band the YOUNG DUBLINERS at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
**New Event Location – Meyer Amphitheatre and the Palm Beach Post Park**
Downtown West Palm Beach
FREE!
Produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County
For more information: 561-822-1515 or www.wpb.org/kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope 2009 is a family-friendly celebration of many cultures produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County. Kaleidoscope is an interactive multicultural festival that showcases the cultural diversity in our community, where guests can tour villages created by Palm Beach County students and local cultural organizations. Kaleidoscope 2009 will “Go Back 100,” a new event theme that will celebrate 100 years of the many cultures and rich history of Palm Beach County to mark the Palm Beach County and School District of Palm Beach County Centennials. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, January 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach. Features include multicultural entertainment, villages from around the world, kid’s interactive activities, ethnic foods and refreshments, and an international bazaar. Participating sponsors include National City, Palm Beach County, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, 97.9 fm WRMF, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Comcast, the West Palm Beach Marriott, the Children’s Services Council, Coca-Cola, Southern Waste Systems and Panera Bread. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, call (561) 822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/kaleidoscope.
WHO: The City of West Palm Beach
in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
WHAT:
Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration
The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to bring some presidential celebrations to downtown West Palm Beach.
WHEN: TUESDAY, January 20, 2009
Noon – Live viewing party of swearing-in ceremony on JUMBO screen
6:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Special Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration
7:00 p.m. – Special Salute to President Obama
WHERE: Centennial Square
Downtown West Palm Beach
ADMISSION: FREE and open to the public
HIGHLIGHTS: Noon – Live Swearing-In Viewing Party on JUMBO LED SCREEN
The City and DDA invite residents and visitors to be a part of history and watch President Obama’s swearing-in ceremony live on a JUMBO LED SCREEN downtown in Centennial Square for FREE, or at various downtown businesses. For more information about numerous deals and celebrations offered by downtown merchants, please visit www.downtowncelebrations.com.
6:00 – 9:30 p.m. – A special Tuesday Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration.
To celebrate this historic occasion, the City will move its weekly Thursday night event, Clematis by Night, for one night only to TUESDAY, January 20. Guests can enjoy live music, dancing, food and drinks, and a special presidential celebration – all for FREE.
**Please note there will not be a Clematis by Night event on Thursday, January 22.**
7:00 p.m. – A Salute to President Obama
The City of West Palm Beach will host a special salute to our nation’s 44th president at the Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration. This significant program will include a flag raising ceremony, the WPB Fire and Police Honor Guards, a recitation of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, a video montage of West Palm Beach’s African-American pioneers, a special message from Mayor Frankel, and a video replay of President Obama’s swearing-in ceremony on a JUMBO LED SCREEN.
All day and evening – FREE Commemorative posters
Guests to any of the viewing party locations or to the Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration can pick up a FREE Commemorative poster throughout the day while supplies last. The City of West Palm Beach created 10, 000 Inauguration Celebration commemorative posters using the artwork of Dreyfoos School of the Arts Digital Media Sophomore Brittany Bennett, and funded by sponsor Paradigm Application Solutions, Inc. The poster features a head and shoulders graphic image of President Barack Obama with a colorful tropical background and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Directions to Clematis by Night
From I-95 exit east onto Okeechobee Boulevard. Travel east on Okeechobee until you reach Quadrille Boulevard. Turn left (north) onto Quadrille Boulevard and proceed north until you arrive at Clematis Street. At Clematis Street make a right (east) and continue east past Olive Avenue to Centennial Square. Centennial Square is located in the 100 block of Clematis Street between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive.
Parking
Ample public parking is available at the following City garages and surface lots at reasonable rates:
The Banyan Street Garage, located at Banyan Boulevard and Olive Avenue just one block North of Clematis Street
The City Hall surface parking lot, located East of City Hall at Olive Avenue and Banyan Street just one block North of Clematis Street
The Evernia Street Garage, located at Evernia Street and Olive Avenue just two blocks South of Clematis Street
The NEW Clematis Street Garage, located at Clematis Street and Quadrille Avenue.
Numerous private parking lots in the downtown area are also available for parking and a free trolley runs round-trip from Clematis Street to CityPlace.
SPONSORS:
The Palm Beach Post
Coca-Cola
Wachovia
Clear Channel Radio
Heineken
West Palm Beach Marriott
Coors Light
Samuel Adams
INFORMATION: For more information, please contact the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at (561) 822-1515 or visit www.clematisbynight.net
For more information about downtown business celebrations and special offers, please contact the Downtown Development Authority at (561) 833-8873 or visit www.downtowncelebrations.com
Media Contact:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (561) 822-1522
Cell: (561) 644-7639
E-mail: asierra@wpb.org
Celebrating 100 Years of the Many Cultures and Rich History of Palm Beach County
The City of West Palm Beach is making preparations to send guests on a trip around the world for FREE at Kaleidoscope 2009. Kaleidoscope is an interactive multicultural festival that showcases the cultural diversity in our community, where guests can tour villages created by Palm Beach County students and local cultural organizations. Kaleidoscope 2009 will “Go Back 100,” a new event theme that will celebrate 100 years of the many cultures and rich history of Palm Beach County to mark the Palm Beach County and School District of Palm Beach County Centennials. Kaleidoscope 2009 is an officially sanctioned event of the Palm Beach County Centennial and the School District Centennial.
CALENDAR LISTING:
Kaleidoscope 2009 – Go Back 100!
Featuring villages from around the world, an interactive kid’s area, ethnic foods and refreshments, an international bazaar and multicultural entertainment with the Young Dubliners at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
**New Event Location – Meyer Amphitheatre and the Palm Beach Post Park**
Downtown West Palm Beach
FREE!
Produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County
For more information: 561-822-1515 or www.wpb.org/kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope 2009 is a family-friendly celebration of many cultures produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County. Kaleidoscope has been judged the “Best Educational Event” and “Best Community Outreach Event” by the International Festivals & Events Association. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, January 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach. Features include multicultural entertainment, villages from around the world, kid’s interactive activities, ethnic foods and refreshments, and an international bazaar. Participating sponsors include National City, Palm Beach County, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, 97.9 fm WRMF, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Comcast, the West Palm Beach Marriott, the Children’s Services Council, Coca-Cola, and Panera Bread. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, call (561) 822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org.
City Celebrates Historic Occasion with a Special TUESDAY event
(December 23, 2008 – West Palm Beach) The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to bring some presidential celebrations to downtown West Palm Beach on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. This special Tuesday Inauguration Celebration will include live viewing parties at noon during the swearing-in ceremony at numerous downtown restaurants, inauguration specials at downtown retailers, and individual business celebrations well into the evening. Then, to celebrate this historic occasion, the City will move their weekly Thursday night event, Clematis by Night, for one night only to Tuesday, January 20. This special Tuesday night celebration will include an inaugural salute to President Obama at 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to come join in the celebrations and collect their FREE commemorative Inauguration poster throughout the day while supplies last.
CALENDAR LISTING: CLEMATIS BY NIGHT INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, January 20, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Centennial Square, Downtown West Palm Beach Noon – Live viewing parties at downtown restaurants with merchant specials and celebrations 7:00 pm – Special Inaugural Salute to President Obama
Collect a FREE commemorative Inauguration poster while supplies last! FREE EVENT!
Produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority
For more information: 561-822-1515 or www.clematisbynight.net
The Clematis by Night Inaugural Celebration is produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and brought to you by Clear Channel Radio, The Palm Beach Post, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Wachovia, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Samuel Adams, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott and many others. For more information about this event, please contact the City of West Palm Beach, Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit www.clematisbynight.net
WHAT: Practice Run of Rappel & Flag Unfurling for 4th on Flagler
