The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and the Village of Wellington recently announced the 40th annual Wellington Holiday Parade, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center.
The parade will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, starting at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme of “Rockin’ in the Holidays” will be on display as participants ride on floats, decorated vehicles and walk the route of the parade up Forest Hill Blvd. for thousands of spectators to enjoy. This year’s honorary grand marshal is Dennis Witkowski, who was the chamber’s Parade Committee chair for 35 years and was instrumental is creating the parade.
The Holiday Park located at the Wellington Amphitheater grounds will open at 11 a.m. It will include entertainment from local schools, photos with Santa prior to the parade, arts and crafts and business vendor booths, activities for children, and other family friendly fun.
Forest Hill Blvd. will be closed beginning at 1 p.m. In addition, one lane on the east side of Forest Hill Blvd. between Town Center Drive and Wellington Trace will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Ken Adams Way and Chancellor Drive will have limited entry and exit. Additionally, one travel lane on Wellington Trace from Big Blue Trace to Forest Hill Blvd. will be closed.
The chamber thanks event partners the Village of Wellington, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Florida Blue, Tropical Shipping, E-Care, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Print It Plus, Bolay, Two Men and a Truck, the Wellington National Golf Club, Priority Towing, Starbucks, the City of Greenacres, Minto Communities, the Royal Inn, the South Florida Fair, the Boynton Financial Group, PCI and Signs by Tomorrow.
For sponsorship opportunities, vendor booth information in the Holiday Park or volunteer opportunities, e-mail info@cpbchamber.com or call the chamber at (561) 790-6200.
