Celebrate at the Sandi and Santa’s Annual Pancake Breakfast
Published on December 04, 2025
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kathleen Joy, Director of Communications
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: kjoy@wpb.org
Contact: Meredith Westheimer
Phone: (561) 213-8192
Email: meredithw@themooreagency.com
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City of West Palm Beach Invites Families to Enjoy Sandi and Santa’s Annual Pancake Breakfast
Annual festive breakfast with Sandi, Santa, and Ferris part of Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL
WHO: The City of West Palm Beach
Residents and visitors of all ages
Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot-tall, 700-ton holiday sand tree
Ferris, a 50-foot Ferris wheel
Santa and Mrs. Claus
WHAT: Families are invited to gather around the breakfast table to enjoy Sandi and Santa’s Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the City of West Palm Beach. The annual breakfast will feature pancakes with various delicious toppings, a private opportunity to meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with activities. Guests will also have private access to Ferris during the ONLY daytime rides of the season. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
There are two available seating times to choose from: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $18 per person, plus sales tax and fees. Tickets are subject to availability, and can be purchased at wpb.org/holiday
WHEN: Sunday Dec. 7, 2025
Seatings at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
(Ferris rides are available from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. as the only daytime Ferris wheel ride)
WHERE: Lake Pavilion
101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL
ABOUT: At the center of this year’s Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL month-long celebration are Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton holiday sand tree, and Ferris, a 50-foot Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel debuted as part of Sandi’s cast of characters in 2022. The annual celebration features tons of free and affordable entertainment, 100 tons of other sand sculptures, nightly music and light shows, and daily things to see and do, along with special activities throughout the month. Sandi and the surrounding area light up with a synchronized nightly music and light show through Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 6 – 10 p.m. (shows will be extended on New Year’s Eve through midnight). Shows start on the quarter hour except during special events. Once nightly, from 6:30 – 7 p.m., there is an extended special Symphony of Lights show. Rides on Ferris will be available during the same time for $5 per person, and rules and restrictions apply (see wpb.org/holiday for more info).
New to the scene this season: Visitors can join Sandi for an extra special and festive celebration as she welcomes the new year on New Year’s Eve! The Great Lawn will transform into a rocking New Year’s Eve celebration with a live musical performance, DJ Reflex spinning top hits, delicious food and drinks available for purchase, and at midnight, a short but explosive grand-finale-style fireworks display will ignite over the Intracoastal Waterway! Fireworks are sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority.
WHY: Holiday in Paradise 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 http://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: Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot-tall, 700-ton holiday sand tree, Ferris the 50-foot Ferris wheel, Santa and Mrs. Claus, attendees of all ages, kids playing, and more.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Meredith Westheimer | meredithw@themooreagency.com | (561) 213-8192 and Lauren Eissey | laurene@themooreagency.com | (561) 797-1413
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Holiday in Paradise sponsors and partners to date include: Florida Power & Light Company, NewDay USA, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Journey Church West Palm Beach, The Palm Beaches, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, New Country 103.1, X 102.3, News Talk 850 WFTL, FOX Sports 640 AM, WPBF 25, Best Western Palm Beach Lakes, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach, WPB Magazine, Hilton Garden Inn at the Outlets, Chick-fil-A, The Ben West Palm, Visit Palm Beach, and Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Collaborators to date include: The Ben, CityPlace, Downtown West Palm Beach, the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, Northwood Village, and the Historic Northwest District.
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.