Celebrate New Year's Eve with Sandi, Ferris Wheel Rides, and Fireworks
Published on December 23, 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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Celebrate the end of the Holiday Season with Sandi, Ferris Wheel Rides, and Fireworks!
For the first time ever, Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL to end season with live music. Fireworks display presented by the Downtown Development Authority in collaboration with the Flagler Museum
WHO: Residents and visitors of all ages
Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton holiday sand tree
Ferris, a 50-foot Ferris wheel
WHAT: As part of Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL, the City of West Palm Beach invites the public to ring in the New Year with holiday favorites — Sandi and Ferris! The night will feature Sandi’s final synchronized light and music shows of the season. Additionally, the evening will include Ferris wheel rides, live music and a spectacular 15-minute firework display over the Intracoastal Waterway presented by the Downtown Development Authority in collaboration with the Flagler Museum.
Guests will enjoy:
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Music performances by On the Roxx, who will play favorite hits from the '60s, '70, '80s and today, followed by DJ Reflex spinning top tunes.
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Food vendors and drinks available for purchase.
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Ferris wheel rides for $5 per person for a single ride.
Of note, New Year’s Eve is the last opportunity for the public to enjoy holiday festivities with Sandi and Ferris.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
First-ever New Year’s Eve special event from 8 p.m. to midnight
(Sandi, Ferris, and a 15 minute spectacular firework display)
WHERE: Great Lawn: 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
WHY: Holiday in Paradise presented by FPL 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 account @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: People of all ages enjoying Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot-tall, 700-ton holiday sand tree, Ferris the 50-foot Ferris wheel, music performances and dazzling fireworks for the last night of Holiday in Paradise/celebrating the incoming New Year.
MEDIA CONTACT: Meredith Westheimer | meredithw@themooreagency.com | c: (561) 213-8192
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HolidayinParadise 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.