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CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT HYDE PARK VILLAGE
TAMPA, FLORIDA (November 4, 2011) – Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday, November 25, from 5 to 8 PM. This FREE family holiday spectacular features a NEW 30-ft Christmas tree, carolers, hot cocoa, entertainment, kid’s activities, a street festival, beer truck, cigar stand and Santa’s Arrival! Parking is complimentary. Additional parking is available at Sweetbay and Hyde Park Presbyterian Church on Swann Avenue.
Visit Santa in his Cottage during the tree lighting and on select days through Christmas Eve. Professional photo packages are available for purchase. Pets are welcome.
Make-A-Wish kicks off their ‘Season of Wishes’ holiday campaign at the Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony. Meet some of the courageous children who have been granted a wish and help Make-A-Wish achieve their goal of raising $35,000 this year, enough to grant five wishes for local children.
The Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony is sponsored by Michelob Ultra, St. Petersburg Times, tbt*, Tampa Bay Lightning and Sweetbay and proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish.
Santa’s Cottage Hours:
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o Thursday, December 15: 6 to 9 PM (pet night) o Saturday, December 17: 12 to 8 PM o Sunday, December 18: 12 to 6 PM o Monday – Thursday, December 19 – 22: 3 to 8 PM o Friday, December 23: 12 to 8 PM o Saturday, December 24: 10 AM to 5 PM |
Friday, November 25: 5 to 10 PM
o Saturday, November 26: 12 to 8 PM
o Sunday, November 27: 12 to 6 PM
o Saturday, December 3: 12 to 8 PM
o Sunday, December 4: 12 to 6 PM
o Saturday, December 10: 12 to 8 PM
o Sunday, December 11: 12 to 6 PM
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o Chanukah in the Park, December 21: 6 to 8 PM o The Rooftop Eve, December 31: 9 PM to 2 AM |
December Events Schedule:
o Fresh Market, December 4: 10 AM to 3 PM
o Craft Beer Palooza, December 10: 1 to 5 PM
o Block PAWty, December 15: 6 to 9 PM
Extended Holiday Hours:
o November 25: 10 AM to 8 PM
o December 12 – 23: 10 AM to 9 PM, Monday – Saturday; 11 AM to 6 PM, Sunday
o Christmas and New Year’s Eve: 10 AM to 5 PM
o Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day: Closed
o Many restaurants and shops have extended hours. CineBistro is open every day year round.
Hyde Park Village is an outdoor lifestyle center offering shopping, dining and entertainment with a variety of national and regional shops, restaurants, a fitness center and theatre. Hyde Park Village is open daily and located at the corner of Swann and Dakota Avenues in the heart of the Hyde Park Historic District. Parking is always complimentary. HydeParkVillage.net. 813.251.3500.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jocelyn Brenner – jbrenner@mmrs.com
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Contact:
Jocelyn Brenner
Hyde Park Village
813.251.3500
jbrenner@mmrs.com
