Delray Beach's 100-ft Christmas Tree

Old School Square, Delray Beach FL
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:15pm

The holiday season is officially in full swing, so I am on the hunt for festive activities and events for Brian and I to do since this is our first Christmas together.

Tonight we went to Delray Beach's 20th anniversary of their 100-ft Christmas Tree-lighting ceremony.  What a show!  I've never seen such a sky-high Christmas Tree before in my life--the tallest and most perfectly cone-shaped tree, with red ornament bulbs, and a giant star on top.

With the sound of the final countdown to the tree-lighting--5...4...3...2...1--thousands of beautiful bright lights illuminated the Christmas tree.  As an added treat, the lighting of the tree was celebrated by an absolutely stunning fireworks display, with fireworks shooting from both the tree-topper and in the background.

Afterward, we walked down Atlantic Avenue to check out the street festival, taking in the smell of cinnamon-sugar roasted nuts, the sounds of local bands playing, and even a local artist carving out an ice sculpture! What an amazing way to kick off the holiday season.  I love this time of the year!