Come Capture the Arrival of Sandi’s Sand in West Palm Beach
Published on November 01, 2024
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Meredith Westheimer
Phone: (561) 213-8192
Email: meredithw@themooreagency.com
Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: dpapadakos@wpb.org
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Come Capture the Arrival of Sandi’s Sand in West Palm Beach
850 tons of sand will be delivered to the West Palm Beach Waterfront over several days; 700 of which will be used to construct Sandi, the star of Holiday in Paradise.
WHAT: The City of West Palm Beach will begin receiving 850 tons of sand starting Monday morning, Nov. 4, 2024. The excessively large sandpiles will arrive by truckload over several days. The days-long delivery will bring 8 – 10 trucks daily to disperse 850 tons of sand on the Great Lawn. Sandi will take the bulk of the sand (700 tons), 100 tons will be used to construct other sand sculptures along the waterfront, and 50 tons will be used for a sandbox, part of the Be Good Ship Lollipop, a giant pirate ship with sand for kids to play. From sand delivery to completion, it takes about one month to ensure Sandi and the surrounding area are ready for the Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting.
As with every year, Sandi, the star of the City of West Palm Beach’s Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL, is returning with a new seasonal theme and elements. This year’s holiday extravaganza is “Sandi Shares Harmony,” making Holiday in Paradise “Your Holiday Happy Place” — a favorite local spot to leave behind your worries and all of life’s potential stressors, whether that be personal, political, or beyond. While traveling during the off-season, Sandi met Harmony, the leader of a Happy Herd of Llamas, who inspired this year’s theme. Harmony’s herd of Llamas are aptly named: NOdrama Llama, NOprob Llama, Llamaste, Fa-la-la-la-Llama, LlAmour, LlAmazing, Llama Mia, and Dolly Llama.
WHEN: Daily from Monday, Nov. 4 – Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
From 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please note on the first day there will be activity very early in the morning with the set-up crew prepping the area for delivery – laying down boards for the trucks to drive on, etc.
WHERE: Great Lawn: 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
WHY: HIP was recognized in 2021 as the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice for “Best Public Holiday Lights Display.” Since her debut in 2012, Sandi has received numerous international and regional awards and accolades, including “Best New Event” and “Best Event within an Existing Festival” by the International Festivals and Events Association, “Most Innovative Project” by the Florida Festivals and Events Association and a Henry Award from VISIT FLORIDA. Sandi has been featured in/on The Huffington Post, Thrillist, CNN, Martha Stewart, Travel + Leisure and The Ellen Show. She also has her own closely followed social media accounts @Sanditreewpb.
For more information about Holiday in Paradise or other City of West Palm Beach events, visit www.wpb.org/Events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on social media: Facebook @CityOfWPB, Instagram @TheCityOfWPB, and X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheCityOfWPB. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook. To stay up-to-date with the star of the show herself, follow Sandi @sanditreewpb.
PHOTO / VIDEO OPS: Dump trucks dropping off 850 tons of sand over the course of three to four days; eight – 10 trucks per day – pulling in, backing up and making the biggest sand pile ever seen!
MEDIA CONTACTS: Meredith Westheimer, reachable at meredithw@themooreagency.com or 561- 213-8192, and Stephanie Carrillo, reachable at stephaniec@themooreagency.com or 786-294-5127.
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Holiday in Paradise sponsors and partners to date include: Presented by Florida Power & Light Company, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, NewDay USA, Discover the Palm Beaches, Florida Blue, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, New Country 103.1, X 102.3, PARTY 96.3, News Talk 850 WFTL, FOX Sports 640 AM, WPBF 25, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Visit Palm Beach, Best Western Palm Beach Lakes, Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach, WPB Magazine, Hilton Garden Inn at the Outlets, The Palm Beach Post, The Ben West Palm and Lion Country Safari.
About the City of West Palm Beach:
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.