Although, the “Miracle on Cleveland St.” and the city’s “Holiday Light Up” in Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District (Downtown), has been postponed until December 11th due to a 70% chance of rain forecast, Winter Wonderland still intends to open the Christmas Village as scheduled on December 4th – 20th, weather permitting.
However, due to the uncertain weather conditions and in courteously of the city officials and other guest that were scheduled to participate in the special opening ceremony on stage the Clearwater Community Volunteers have decided to reschedule only the ceremony, which will take place December 11th at 6:30 p.m.
The 17th Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival and Charity Drive:
Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 20, 2009
• 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on weeknights
• 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on weekends
Winter Wonderland is Free, but a donation of an unwrapped toy or canned good for charity is requested. There is a small charge for refreshments, photos with Santa, and some rides,
Winter Wonderland is located in Downtown Clearwater, at the corner of Drew Street and Ft. Harrison Avenue.
To view the entire list of Winter Wonderland's events visit:
www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org or call 727-667-3599
The Miracle on Cleveland Street:
Rescheduled to December 11th, from 5 to 10 p.m. 40 tons of snow will be trucked in, and there will be two snow slides for children to play on. There will also be vendors, food, live entertainment and Santa Claus to round out the Holiday fun.
The City of Clearwater’s Annual Holiday Light Up:
Rescheduled to December 11th, in conjunction with the Miracle on Cleveland Street. The ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Station Square Park.
Visit http://www.clwdp.org/miracle/index.html for more information.