Welcome to the City of Hollywood Parks, Recreation

Upcoming Special Events

HOLLYWOOD BEACH CANDY CANE PARADE: Nautical Nutcracker
Saturday, December 2

Selected as a 2001 Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, this magical, themed evening under the stars, features floats, marching units, pipes, drums & bands, with a hometown flavor just a stone's throw from the ocean & Hollywood's famed Blue Wave Beach.

Emcee: Brian Freeman, WIOD

featuring MARCI HAUS & her Holiday Jazz Quintet

before & after the parade at the Hollywood Beach Theatre,

Johnson St. & the Broadwalk

7pm
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk * A1A with music at the Beach Theater

FREE
954-921-3404

SANTA TRAIN RIDE - Ages 2-13 SOLD OUT!
Saturday, December 9 & 16

Journey by Tri-Rail to Deerfield Beach includes breakfast at Denny's and train ride with Santa. Bring your own camera for souvenir photo. Register early for the popular event.

7am - 11am
Register early at David Park Center
108 N. 33rd Court

Children, $12
Adults, $14
954-967-4236

KWANZAA CELEBRATION: A Pan-African Celebration
Tuesday, December 26 through January 1

Co-sponsored by the African-American Advisory Council & the Kwanzaa Culture Institute of Hollywood/Liberia

Featuring entertainment and light refreshments * FREE.

26^th – “Umoja” – Unity

African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale – transportation provided.

6:00pm – 10:00pm * 954-625-2800

27^th – “Kujichagulia” – Self-Determination

Carver Ranches Library, 4735 SW 18^th Street, West Park

6:00pm – 10:00pm * 954-985-1945

28^th – “Ujima” – Collective Work & Responsibility

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston Street

6:00pm – 10:00pm * 954-921-3412

29^th – “Ujamaa” – Cooperative Economics

David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33^rd Court

6:00pm – 10:00pm * 954-967-4236

30^th – “Nia” – Purpose

Beverly Park Community Center, 6291 Funston Street

6:00pm – 10:00pm * 954-967-4234

31^st – “Kuumba” - Creativity

Fletcher Park, Corner of Fletcher Street & 58^th Avenue

3:00pm – 7:00pm * 754-423-8480

1^st – “Imani” – Faith & “Njia” – Sunrise Unity Celebration

Perry Road & A1A, Hollywood Beach

6:00am – 10:00am * 954-423-8480

OCEAN DANCE 2006
Saturday & Sunday, December 30 & 31

Bring a blanket or a beach chair for this unique cultural event featuring The Philadelphia Dance Company PHILADANCO which is celebrating 37 years of artistic excellence.

Featuring a renowned ballet company TBA.

Times Dec 30 * 8:00 p.m.
Dec 31 * 9:30 p.m. Fireworks to follow performance.
Hollywood Beach

FREE * VIP seating available
954-921-3274

GREATER HOLLYWOOD'S BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Saturday, January 6, 2007

Eight finalists of middle and/or high school age will be chosen from recorded and original music performances in front of independent judges and a live audience for the chance to win recording time at a local professional recording studio & other prizes.

12:00noon – 5:00pm
Montella Park, 1231 N. 69th Way

FREE
954-921-3404