Official City of Coral Gables Notice
Join members of the Coral Gables City Commission for the lighting of the Holiday Tree on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at Merrick Park in front of City Hall located at 405 Biltmore Way.
The event space will open at 5 p.m. for early VIP access and open at 6 p.m. for the general public. Event includes the grand opening of the Holiday Park, a three-hour show, carnival games, holiday craft and food vendors and a visit from Santa to light up the tree.
Coral Gables residents will have the opportunity to purchase VIP family tickets, premier access to the Holiday Park playground from 5 – 7 p.m., a souvenir green screen photo opportunity, a custom hot beverage and a family bucket with snacks, crafts, and souvenirs. The VIP Resident ticket will grant ticket access, seating and amenities for up to four family members at a fee of $30.00.
Please note: In anticipation for Santa’s arrival at 7p.m., lights in the park will shut off at 6:45p.m. and playground will close during the ceremony.
When purchasing a VIP Resident Family ticket, proof of Coral Gables residency will need to be provide at check-in. For more information email [email protected].
Mr. Castell,
You may want to contact the White House and the National Park Service because they are celebrating the “National Christmas Tree Lighting” tomorrow night. https://www.nps.gov/whho/planyourvisit/national-christmas-tree.htm
I agree it is a Christmas tree. Calling it a “holiday tree” is ridiculous. If you don’t want to partake of the tradition, you don’t have to go.
The holidays are about kindness, peace on earth and goodwill toward fellow humanity. Let’s keep it high, friends. Get that holiday spirit of love in your heart… it’s what it’s all about. Many blessings.
Before you opened your big mouth, you failed to know about America: the land, to name only a few, that welcomed either you or your ancestors, that provided freedom and opportunity, and that protected you and your family from oppression, domestic and foreign.
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution FORBIDS the government, LOCAL or
federal, from promoting any religion.
Thus, the tree in front of City Hall is a Holiday Tree, for all Americans, of any religion, of any color,
of any creed.
Enjoy the Holiday Tree for it stands for :America.
Holiday Tree? A Christmas Tree is a Christmas Tree, whether you like it, or not. No need to try to call it something else.