On Friday, December 11th, Winter Wonderland will hold their Special Anniversary Celebration of the 17th Annual Winter Wonderland in Downtown Clearwater. In conjunction with the city’s scheduled “Holiday Light Up” and “Miracle on Cleveland Street”, this winter holiday village will enhance the community’s holiday spirit. The evenings celebration will be kicked off by community leaders: John Doran, City Councilmember; Rod Irwin, of the City Managers Office; Deacon Maurice Mickens, of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church; Pat Harney, Public Affairs Director for the Church of Scientology and of course, the much anticipated secret-surprise entrance by Santa Claus. The special Anniversary Celebration will begin at 6:30 PM sharp.
Winter Wonderland runs from Dec. 4 – Dec. 20th, and is open on weekends from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM and weeknights from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
This year’s entertainment highlights:
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Dec. 6, 7pm – Nutcracker Ballet by Guilfoil Ballet Theatre
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Dec. 8, 6:30pm - Dec 13&15, 7pm – Mark “The Balloon Guy” Byrne a Magic Show
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Dec. 8, 9, 14 & 16, 7:30pm – Karaoke Fun Night
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Dec 11 Anniversary Celebration night, 8:00 pm – The Tricky Dogs Show
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Dec. 12 & 17, 7:30 pm - Dec. 19, 6pm – Broadway and Beyond a Show Tune Review
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Dec. 18, 6:30 pm – Heartdance performing Jazz and R&B
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Dec. 19, 7 pm – Internationally Acclaimed Opera Singers, Giorgio Aristo & Melody Kielisch
Winter Wonderland is located at the intersection of Drew St. and Ft. Harrison in downtown Clearwater.
For more information, visit www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org.