Festival of Lights

Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Welcomes New Restaurants and Additions to SOBEWFF® Hallandale Beach Event Series

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) has announced it will expand the much-anticipated Food & Groove event, part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) Hallandale Beach event series, to include local favorites from both the City of Hallandale Beach and the surrounding area.

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  • HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) has announced it will expand the much-anticipated Food & Groove event, part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) Hallandale Beach event series, to include local favorites from both the City of Hallandale Beach and the surrounding area.
  • Hallandale Beach is uniquely positioned to welcome cultural influences from both Broward and Miami-Dade counties to add to the City's vibrant and eclectic culinary and arts scene.
  • Dr. Earle added, "In fact, we're hoping to bring at least ten new restaurants to our Hallandale Beach community in 2024, to further enhance our international offerings."
  • Discount codes and information are available on the Hallandale Beach Event Series website.

Hallandale Beach Event Series, Part of SOBEWFF®, to include Festival of Lights Themed Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience, and Celebrity Chef Dinner with Chris Valdes and Georgina Sulle at KAO Bar & Grill

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) is proud to again host South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) Hallandale Beach Event Series on Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, 2024. The much-anticipated series will showcase the City's eclectic international food scene and spotlight the City's focus on culture and art.

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  • The much-anticipated series will showcase the City's eclectic international food scene and spotlight the City's focus on culture and art.
  • KAO Bar & Grill is a two-story unique concept of a shipping container restaurant, hand-painted by artist Falopapas.
  • More than 25 local restaurants participated during the 2023 event, and the City looks forward to welcoming them back again during the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove.
  • For more information on the Hallandale Beach Event Series, please visit www.hallandalebeachfoodandgroove.com .

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Unveils Festive Programming Around the Globe: Hotel for the Holidays

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, the global modern luxury hotel brand, is gearing up for an unforgettable festive season with a dazzling new calendar of holiday experiences at their properties around the world. This year Viceroy is celebrating the festive season with the introduction of "Hotel for the Holidays", a series of festive experiences from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day that allows guests to spend time on what really matters: themselves, loved ones and cultivating happiness. Whether you're at the beach, in a bustling city, or amid snow-capped mountains, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts promises a home-away-from-home holiday to remember. See below for a snapshot of how Viceroy Hotels & Resorts destinations will be delivering miraculous vacations for families of all ages this holiday season.

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  • Whether you're at the beach, in a bustling city, or amid snow-capped mountains, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts promises a home-away-from-home holiday to remember.
  • See below for a snapshot of how Viceroy Hotels & Resorts destinations will be delivering miraculous vacations for families of all ages this holiday season.
  • Available at select properties, including Viceroy Los Cabos, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Viceroy Chicago, Viceroy Santa Monica, Viceroy Snowmass, Viceroy Washington DC, and Hotel Zena, V Team Kids offers an array of engaging activities designed for young travelers.
  • For more information on these exciting festive offerings and reservations, please visit https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/holiday-celebrations , and for more information on Viceroy Hotels & Resorts' V Team Kids program, visit https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/v-team-kids .

MOODY GARDENS ANNOUNCES "RAINFOREST HOLIDAY" AS ICE LAND'S THEME FOR 2023

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Imagine the North Pole within the lush environment of the rainforest as Moody Gardens presents ICE LAND: Rainforest Holiday, set to open from November 18 through January 6.

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  • Imagine the North Pole within the lush environment of the rainforest as Moody Gardens presents ICE LAND: Rainforest Holiday, set to open from November 18 through January 6.
  • Additionally, guests can indulge in festive holiday spirits at Shivers Ice Bar, an exceptionally cool bar sculpted entirely out of ice.
  • As Moody Gardens is set to transform into "Holiday in the Gardens," it continues to be an anticipated and cherished holiday tradition.
  • Moody Gardens Hotel will host an exciting new “A Christmas Wish Holiday Spectacular” dinner show and a New Year’s Palooza Family Celebration.

Happy Diwali! CheapOair.ca Shares Top Canadian Events Celebrating the Festival of Lights

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of Indias most important annual celebrations.

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  • Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of Indias most important annual celebrations.
  • While the five-day celebration culminates on October 24, 2022, many families will take part in month-long festivities, prayers and gift-giving.
  • With our multi-cultural roots, the team at CheapOair.ca is looking forward to celebrating this important occasion, said Daniel Hayter, Senior Product Manager for CheapOair.ca.
  • As additional events are announced, be sure to check your local community calendar to see if there are any additional events and festivities taking place.

BERGAMO BRESCIA ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

BERGAMO AND BRESCIA, Italy, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Italian Capital of Culture initiative launched in 2014 promotes the appreciation of Italian cultural heritage with projects and activities. For first time, two cities have come together as the Italian Capital of Culture in acknowledgement of the cultural vibrancy that emerged during the pandemic. This extraordinary project is supported by leading Italian companies – Intesa Sanpaolo and A2A as Main Partners, Brembo as System Partner – and institutional partners such as the Italian Culture Ministry and the Fondazione Cariplo.

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  • Two great northern Italian cities rich in history, culture, art, nature and landscape are Italian Capital of Culture for the first time.
  • BERGAMO AND BRESCIA, Italy, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Italian Capital of Culture initiative launched in 2014 promotes the appreciation of Italian cultural heritage with projects and activities.
  • "Bergamo and Brescia Italian Capital of Culture 2023," said Bergamo's Mayor, Giorgio Gori, "is a joint approach to the challenge our two cities wanted to tackle at a historic time of great change.
  • Brescia's Mayor, Emilio Del Bono, commented: "As Italian Capital of Culture 2023, Bergamo and Brescia are renewing their production system and cultural offer at all levels, cooperating with associations and businesses, preserving and augmenting the heritage, attracting tourists and creating new opportunities for development and training."

BERGAMO BRESCIA ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

BERGAMO AND BRESCIA, Italy, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Italian Capital of Culture initiative launched in 2014 promotes the appreciation of Italian cultural heritage with projects and activities. For first time, two cities have come together as the Italian Capital of Culture in acknowledgement of the cultural vibrancy that emerged during the pandemic. This extraordinary project is supported by leading Italian companies – Intesa Sanpaolo and A2A as Main Partners, Brembo as System Partner – and institutional partners such as the Italian Culture Ministry and the Fondazione Cariplo.

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  • Two great northern Italian cities rich in history, culture, art, nature and landscape are Italian Capital of Culture for the first time.
  • BERGAMO AND BRESCIA, Italy, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Italian Capital of Culture initiative launched in 2014 promotes the appreciation of Italian cultural heritage with projects and activities.
  • "Bergamo and Brescia Italian Capital of Culture 2023," said Bergamo's Mayor, Giorgio Gori, "is a joint approach to the challenge our two cities wanted to tackle at a historic time of great change.
  • Brescia's Mayor, Emilio Del Bono, commented: "As Italian Capital of Culture 2023, Bergamo and Brescia are renewing their production system and cultural offer at all levels, cooperating with associations and businesses, preserving and augmenting the heritage, attracting tourists and creating new opportunities for development and training."

AfroNoon in White Park Commemorates New I.E. Museum and Cultural Center, Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

AfroNoon served the community as a Black arts festival, highlighting local talent from various artistic elements: music, traditional arts, food, live performances, and craft vendors.

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  • AfroNoon served the community as a Black arts festival, highlighting local talent from various artistic elements: music, traditional arts, food, live performances, and craft vendors.
  • "The AfroNoon in White Park was successful!"
  • "The highly attended event was strongly indicative of the interest and cultural impact the Charles A. Bibbs African American Museum and Cultural Center will have on the community.
  • Many people participated in the event to learn more about the upcoming museum and others came with excitement and support."

Celebrate Frederick Highlights Holiday Spirit During the 35th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick Event Series

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

From a Holiday lights tour to an old-world European Kris Kringle Procession, Celebrate Frederick's 35th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick event series provides an experience that will prove magical for you and yours.

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  • From a Holiday lights tour to an old-world European Kris Kringle Procession, Celebrate Frederick's 35th Annual Holidays in Historic Frederick event series provides an experience that will prove magical for you and yours.
  • From the exhibit submissions, judges will select the winning work of art to be featured in the 2022 Holidays in Historic Frederick marketing campaign.
  • The Holidays in Historic Frederick would not be possible without the hard work of the volunteers of the Holidays in Historic Frederick Committee, and the following community-minded businesses:
    106.9 The Eagle, FCB Bank, Friends Meeting School, Key 103, Woodsboro Bank and The City of Frederick.
  • For more information about any of the Celebrate Frederick holiday events, please call The City of Frederick Office of Special Events at 301-600-2841 or visit our website at CelebrateFrederick.com.

Holiday Season is Off to a Grand Start with Twentieth Annual Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens

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Sunday, November 21, 2021

The Festival of Lights will continue to shine throughout the holiday season everyday through January 2.

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  • The Festival of Lights will continue to shine throughout the holiday season everyday through January 2.
  • The celebration also featured a Houston favorite, Velvet Punch, who performed holiday classics with a twist and then some.
  • Festival of Lights has become a wonderful tradition for families over the years, said John Zendt, Moody Gardens President and CEO.
  • Guests can bring a non-perishable food item every Thursday throughout December to receive a two-for-one admission into Festival of Lights.