Category: Holidays
Coral Gables Happenings
City Manager Meets With Alice Bravo Last month, questions were brought out by members of the media about potential lobbying of County Commissioners by former Miami-Dade County Director of Transportation and Public Works, Alice Bravo. County employees have a two…
Community Recreation Department Brings Easter Cheer To Children Throughout The City
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for most of us. Limited contact with others, the inability to see and be with family and friends. It has been a difficult year. Children in particular have felt the effects of social distancing….
Schedule Your Visit From The Easter Bunny
The Coral Gables Community Recreation Department is once again working to bring holiday cheer to children throughout the City Beautiful. Celebrate Easter with the Easter Bunny! On Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Easter Bunny will…
Communal Passover Seder At The Hotel Colonnade On March 27
Residents of Coral Gables and surrounding areas are warmly invited to attend a traditional Passover Seder open to the entire community. All are welcome, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background, to participate in this elegant Passover Seder with an inviting…
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The City of Coral Gables is offering free Christmas tree recycling to Coral Gables residents. Recycling your tree helps to preserve landfill space and provides the opportunity to repurpose this valuable resource as mulch and ground cover in natural park…
And The Winner Of The 2020 Holiday Home Decorating Competition Is…
Over 3,800 votes were cast in the Gables Insider 2020 Holiday Home Decorating Competition. A special thank you to the participants who entered their homes and made this an incredible competition that came down to the wire. In the end,…
CDC Guidelines: Holiday Celebrations and Small Gatherings
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and isolating for many people. Gatherings during the upcoming holidays can be an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. This holiday season, consider how your holiday plans can be modified to reduce the…
No Garbage Pickup On Christmas Day
The City has announced the following change to garbage pickup day on Christmas Day, December 25th. If your garbage, trash and/or recycling is picked up on Fridays, since Christmas day falls on a Friday, your pick up will be Saturday,…
Watch The 2020 Merrick Festival Caroling Competition
The Merrick Festival Caroling Competition took place once again this year with talented students from over 20 schools. The virtual competition was carried via Facebook and YouTube and allowed for many to enjoy the Holiday cheer of this Coral Gables…
Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration Scheduled For Sunday, December 13
The entire community is invited to the annual City of Coral Gables Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration scheduled for Sunday, December 13th, the 4th night of Chanukah, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon…
