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Have a Safe, Joyful Holiday and a Happy New Year!
 
All of us here at the City wish you and your loved ones a safe and Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Joyous Kwanzaa! Please note that City Hall and the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26, and both will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. There will be no trash/bulk pickup on December 25 or January 1 (all sanitation services will resume on Thursday, December 26, and Thursday, January 2, respectively).
Please review the holiday trash collection schedule here.
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Tonight: Krush Party Band at CBN | 6 – 9 p.m.
Genre: Motown, R&B, Dance
Krush Party Band is a professional entertainment powerhouse. We have been performing together at top venues, weddings, parties, corporate events, festivals, and other stages in the Florida market for over 15 years. Krush Party Band performs your favorite Motown, R&B, Classic Dance, Disco Hits, Classic Dance Rock, and much more!
*There will not be a Clematis by Night concert on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.
Never miss a performance! For all upcoming CBN shows, check the schedule here.
Enjoy Holiday in Paradise Festivities!
Photo from Holiday in Paradise Sandi Tree Lighting Event | December 5
Embrace the holiday spirit with a trip to see Sandi Tree and a ride on Ferris (buy tickets ahead of time online or in-person). They will be lighting up the night and on full display until New Year's Eve!
On Tuesday, Dec. 31, there will be an extended music and light show, running every 15 minutes between 6 p.m. – midnight. This celebration of the New Year will be Sandi's final event!
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Also, don't forget to visit Sandi's llama friends — you can find the sand sculptures along the Waterfront!
Come see the different sand sculptures, including Sandi Tree herself, night or day.
It's a great way to spend your holiday evenings with kids and family!
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Click the image above to watch the video!
In this episode of Your West Palm Beach:
- Mayor A. Keith James welcomes the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) to our City for the Board of Trustees' Quarterly Meeting.
- Local entrepreneurs begin a new semester of the Mayor's Jumpstart Academy.
- Construction of the NORA District is off to a great start with the NORA Hotel groundbreaking.
- Local middle school students learn about the Lake Worth Lagoon aboard the Hakuna Matata catamaran.
- And holiday shopping at the GreenMarket is in full-swing!
January: Help Break a World Record at Screen on the Green!
The City of West Palm Beach is partnering with the COX Science Center for our January Screen on the Green Dinosaur Double Feature in an official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs! To participate you must register by January 3. Click here to register!
Date/Time: Friday, Jan. 10, 2024 | 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Watch the COX Science Center promo video here!
Location: Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Spend quality time with friends & family at the library and Grassy Waters!
 
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach | 411 Clematis St.
Enjoy four floors of books, programs, exciting tech, and more! There's something for everyone. Sign up for the library's newsletter!
View the calendar here.
January Highlight: Web Development Boot Camp
Mondays, 6 – 8 p.m. | January 6, 13 & 27
Join us for a month-long boot camp to learn web development from Elvis Hidalgo! Expect homework outside of class and hands-on learning. Please note that if you sign up for this boot camp, you are signing up for every class in the month and are expected to attend every class. This is an application-based program; not all applicants may be chosen. For ages 16 and up. Intermediate computer skills are required.
Apply online here!
Grassy Waters Preserve | 8264 Northlake Blvd.
Explore expansive wetlands featuring native wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and more. Hiking, paddling, and programming available with a reservation! Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.
View the calendar here.
Celebrate the Holidays with Grassy Waters!
You won't want to miss these two upcoming holiday-themed events at the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center. One offers some beautiful, unique pottery suitable for holiday gifts and the other is a DIY Clay Leaf Ornaments arts & crafts project for the whole family to enjoy.
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Great Lawn,
100 N. Clematis Street
Thursday, Dec. 19 | 6 – 9 p.m.
Krush Party Band
Genre: Motown, R&B, Dance
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Meyer Amphitheatre,
104 Datura Street
Sunday, Jan. 19 | 4 – 7 p.m.
Southern Blood | Genre: Southern Rock
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Great Lawn,
100 N. Clematis Street
Thursday, Jan. 10 | 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Dinosaur Double Feature: Dinosaur (PG)& Jurassic Park (PG)
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Clematis Street & the Great Lawn,
100 N. Clematis Street
Every Saturday | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
(Except March 22 due to the Boat Show)
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Next City Commission Meeting
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The City Commission Meeting on December 23 has been cancelled. The next City Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.
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Click the image above to watch the video!
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Find listings and live broadcast times for public meetings with our Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.
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Know about road closures throughout the City before your morning and evening commute!
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*WPB Key is accessible in
Español, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and Português.
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Questions? Contact us at (561) 822-2222 (TTY:800-955-8771)
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