The City of West Palm Beach continues to support residents affected by flooding following last week's historic rainfall. In communities where significant standing water remains, emergency services are available to assist with medical emergencies. Residents experiencing an emergency should call 911. Read Mayor Keith A. James' full statement for additional information.
The City of West Palm Beach permitting software will be unavailable to customers and staff from 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, for scheduled maintenance and system upgrades to improve your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience.
City Hall, the Mandel Public Library, and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular trash collection will continue on a normal schedule. All City services will resume on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. City Hall and Grassy Waters will reopen at 8 a.m. and the Mandel Public Library at 9:30 a.m.
November 27 - December 31, 2026 West Palm Beach Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL returns this season with The Art of the Holidays, a celebration of the creativity that makes the season shine! With our celebrated Sandi at the heart of it all, we're setting the stage for holiday magic inspired by color movement, music, and imagination.
Gather your favorite people and get ready to make a few colorful memories this holiday season.
Want to be a vendor? Apply for the Holiday Tree Lighting event HERE.
Enjoy a look back at last year's spectacular Holiday in Paradise to tide you over until the holiday season begins!
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