Holiday in Paradise

Holiday in Paradise is back with Sandi Shares Harmony theme!

The City of West Palm Beach is preparing for a harmonious Holiday in Paradise Presented by FPL. At the center of the month-long celebration is Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton holiday sand tree, and Ferris, a 50-foot Ferris wheel. The annual celebration also features 100 tons of accompanying sand sculptures, the Be Good Ship Lollipop, a giant pirate ship and a 50-ton sand bar where kids can play, daily things to see and do, and lots of free and affordable entertainment.

While traveling during the off-season, Sandi met Harmony, the leader of a Happy Herd of Llamas, who inspired this year’s theme. Harmony’s herd is aptly named: NOdrama Llama, NOprob Llama, Llamaste, Fa-la-la-la-Llama, LlAmour, LlAmazing, Llama Mia, and Dolly Llama. The harmonious crew will be sculpted at the base of Sandi and along the Waterfront, where the four 25-ton smaller sand sculptures are displayed. Sandi’s usual cast of characters will also return, including Hope, Merry the Mermaid, and Duke.

Holiday in Paradise is designed to be “Your Holiday Happy Place” — a favorite local spot to leave behind your worries and all of life’s potential stressors, whether that be personal, political or beyond. Sandi, Ferris and all activities will debut on the Great Lawn (100 N. Clematis St.) on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 – 10 p.m

Starting on the night of the tree lighting, Sandi and the surrounding area will feature synchronized nightly music and light shows through,  Dec. 31, from 6 – 10 p.m. (shows will be extended on New Year’s Eve through midnight). Shows start on the quarter hour except during special events. Rides on Ferris will be available during the same time for $5 per person per ride plus taxes and fees, and rules and restrictions apply.