Marigolds, music and memories! The community is invited to CityPlace Doral's Fourth Annual Day of the Dead “Día de los Muertos” Celebration. Dia de los Muertos is believed to be the one day of the year that the souls of past ancestors reunite with the living. Starting Monday, Oct. 20, CityPlace Doral will be vibrantly decorated with colorful Dia de Los Muertos-themed décor through Nov. 3, recognizing this culturally rich Latin American tradition. The installation will culminate with a free community event on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. Designed by Alorè Event Firm’s Creative Director Anna Noriega, CityPlace Doral will come alive with vibrant colors, beautiful floral installations and unique photo opportunities that will blend the traditional Día de los Muertos decorations, including Papel picado, wooden calaveras (sugar skulls), agave pottery and Marigolds. Deeply rooted in tradition, the decorations and colors hold rich cultural significance and pay homage to ancient heritage. Upon entering the Center, guests will be welcomed by draping Papel picado and sugar skulls throughout the boulevard and Fountain Plaza. An oversized Papel picado bench will be used as a backdrop for photo opportunities. The main Day of the Dead event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests will celebrate life with a center-wide processional with performances by folkloric dancers, stilt walkers, mariachis and oversized calavera and Catrina puppets by RECERA. The Baila Conmigo Kids Dance School will host a special youth performance. Families can enjoy complimentary face painting, food sampling from CityPlace Doral’s restaurants and more. Guests can also shop and stroll the “El Mercado” night market, a marketplace for people and their pets. The event will be emceed by Comedian Rafael Leidenz, who will pay a special tribute with an impersonation of Mexican singer Juan Gabriel. Guests and pets are encouraged to dress in the Day of the Dead theme. Throughout the installation, visitors are encouraged to take festive photos or snap a selfie and tag @CityPlaceDoral for a chance to be featured on the Center’s social media. CityPlace Live!, the Center’s live entertainment series, takes place Saturdays, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Fountain Plaza. In partnership with RECREA and Rumba Miami, this weekly celebration brings the party to life with various themed live music, dancing and engaging activities for the entire family. Additionally, each Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m., CityPlace Doral hosts CityPlace Market, where the community is invited to stroll and shop local vendors at the Fountain Plaza featuring handmade goods, sweet treats, street food and more.

BRiC is once again kicking off the holiday season in style with the first of Boca Raton’s community tree-lighting events! Celebrating CP Group’s 10th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Extravaganza, the beloved tradition returns to feature exciting new activities and performances, more four-legged friends, a live nativity scene, and a special grand entrance from Santa (clue: look up!). Centered around the lighting of the iconic 40-foot Christmas tree, this year’s event will have an expanded entertainment lineup with festive new attractions and activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy Santa’s grand arrival before meet-and-greet photo ops with Jolly Saint Nick himself, Mrs. Claus, and the elves, as well as the Nativity — brought to life! Everyone from adults to toddlers can ride the trackless train onsite and play in the Snowman Igloo bounce house. Special moments can be captured by both a 360-degree photo booth and roaming event photographers throughout the evening. In Santa’s Workshop Tent, families can participate in face painting by local artists, holiday-themed birdhouse building and decorating with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County and artNEST Studios, letters to Santa with the Boca Raton Historical Society, and complimentary book giveaways from the Junior League of Boca Raton. A puppy and adoption area, in partnership with Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, will offer attendees the chance to play and cuddle with sweet dogs in need of a home — you could even leave this year’s event with a new family member! Live entertainment features The Nutcracker performances by local dance school Organic Movements, a magic show, and a concert by the Palm Beach Youth Orchestra, which will play music from The Polar Express to complement an on-site screening of the holiday classic to close out the evening. Festive food trucks, a cash bar, a hot chocolate bar, and $5 inflatable candy canes for sale (with 100% of proceeds benefiting CPG Cares) round out this unforgettable holiday celebration. The event will continue its now decade-long tradition of benefiting the Spirit of Giving Network’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive — bringing holiday cheer to over 6,000 underprivileged families in Palm Beach County — as well as the Junior League of Boca Raton, which receives 100% of the VIP ticket sales. For an extra-memorable evening, the all-inclusive VIP Tent experience features chef-inspired holiday dishes, a carving station, an open bar, sweet treats, and festive fun for the whole family — all for $60 per adult and $16 per child. The VIP Kids Corner features a face painter, glitter tattoo artist, skilled illustrator, and a variety of child-friendly beverages and snacks. Each child will also receive a stuffed commemorative polar bear and an inflatable candy cane to take home. Parking is free, with thousands of spots available. Thank you to our media partners, Boca Magazine (exclusive magazine sponsor), ESPN West Palm Beach (exclusive radio sponsor), and CBS12 (exclusive TV sponsor). For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Kisha Cools at kcools@cpgcre.com.