Bring out your dancin' and walkin' shoes as there is plenty to see, do, and explore throughout Downtown Boca at the upcoming inaugural Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Free Family-Friendly, Festival-Style Community Event set for October 21 & 22. The celebration is made possible by a collaborative effort by the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Downtown Boca Advisory Committee, City Staff, Kaye Communications (branding and marketing firm for Downtown Boca and City of Boca Raton), Downtown Boca businesses, event sponsors, community and programming partners, and volunteers.
For news and programming updates on Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
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Everyone Is Invited To Join In The Debut Of The
"Official" Downtown Boca Bop Community Line Dance
To Launch The Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Celebration
School With The Most Participants Will Receive $500 Prize
Meet Me On The Promenade opening festivities on October 21st, sponsored by the Boca Raton Resort & Club, launches with an official ribbon-cutting of the new Pedestrian Promenade at Sanborn Square followed by the debut of the “Official” Downtown Boca Bop Community Line Dance choreographed and led by Fred Astaire Dance Studio-Boca Raton to be danced to “I Like It” by Enrique Iglesias. Downtown Boca invites all area residents, businesses (large and small) and their employees, business associations, nonprofit memberships, schools and university student bodies, sports teams and cheerleaders to don their organizations' branded t-shirts and come out and show their spirit and support of Downtown Boca by participating in the Official Downtown Boca line dance. Thousands are expected to join in the fun and be part of this family friendly all-inclusive community opening ceremony in and about Sanborn Square - at the heart of the new Pedestrian Promenade - as together they dance through the Promenade led by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors and celebrity dance leaders. A $500 prize will be given to the school with the most participants, including students, parents, and fans; a minimum of 25 is required.
To practice at home, work or school, Downtown Boca Boppers can take video lessons posted at downtownboca.org, Downtown Boca Facebook, YouTube and www.bocadance.com with some public practice sessions to be held at various hot spots throughout Downtown Boca. Live entertainment and interactive family activities will follow in Sanborn Square. Downtown Boca Bop Line Up and Dress Rehearsal begins at 5:00 p.m. with festivities and dance to begin promptly at 6 p.m. Click here to register groups, businesses and organizations in advance for premium positions. For news and programming updates on Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
Plan To Stay and Play As More Live Entertainment Follows The "Official" Downtown Boca Bop
At Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca
The Ribbon-Cutting and Downtown Boca Bop Community Line Dance, which serve to kick-off the inaugural Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca on Friday, October 21st, will be followed by additional live entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m., including:
- Performances By Grandview Preparatory School
Dance Academy: All That Jazz and Hairspray Medley
- Live “Rock With Soul” Band Entertainment-BulleTt
- Family Activities
- Participating Retailers and Restaurants To Extend Hours
- Special Promenade weekend discounts and menus
- Plenty of Free Parking and Complimentary Trolley Transportation Throughout Promenade Locale
Upon Arrival In Downtown Boca, Get Discovery Tips On What To See & Do
So you don’t miss anything at Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Oct. 21-22, be sure to begin your Downtown Boca discovery tour by stopping upon arrival at the Meet Me On The Promenade Welcome Center At Sanborn Square Sponsored by Penn Florida Companies or one of three Downtown Boca information booths located at Sanborn Square, Palmetto Park Road, and Royal Palm Place presented by event Premier Sponsor Office Depot. For news and programming updates on Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
Show The World What You See! Calling For Entries For "Picture Downtown Boca"
Open Photography Competition With "Fan Favorite" Voting Presented By South Florida Sunrise
In Association With The Boca Raton Museum of Art and Multi-Image Group,
Winners Announced At Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Event Oct. 22nd
Sponsored by South Florida Sunrise in association with the Boca Raton Museum of Art and Multi Image Group, this first time ever open photography competition focused on what is most distinctive, desirable, and memorable about Downtown Boca calls for entries from professional and amateur photographers as well as camera phone enthusiasts to present their vision of the people, places, experiences, and things in this unique South Florida locale. Photographers may enter up to three (3) of their images; all entries will be continuously projected at venues throughout the Promenade and be in open competition via online voting to win Fan Favorite awards to be announced Saturday night, October 22nd at the Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca event, a free and open-to-the-public two night-one day fest featuring the Downtown destination’s best. In addition to prizes, top vote getters will also be exhibited on the South Florida Sunrise and downtownboca.org web sites following the Promenade event.
"Put on Your Pink Bra" And Register To Participate In This Year's
10th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer WalkThat Kicks Off Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca On Saturday Morning Oct. 22nd The American Cancer Society encourages residents, businesses and visitors to participate in its non-competitive, fundraising 5K walk initiating the all-day Meet Me On The Promenade event in Downtown Boca October 22nd. The walk will be routed throughout Downtown Boca to raise money to fund breast cancer research and educate the community about the importance of early detection and prevention.
Participants will need more than sneakers for this year’s walk, as they are encouraged to “Put on Your Pink Bra.” The Put on Your Pink Bra campaign empowers walkers to wear pink bras in support of the fight against breast cancer. All across the state, walkers will sport pink bras to represent a personal breast cancer journey or the journey of a survivor they know.
Come be a part of the sea of thousands of breast cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters as they show their support for the fight against breast cancer that begins at the Mizner Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information about sponsorships, signing up your team, and/or volunteer opportunities, please call the American Cancer Society, South Palm Beach Unit at 561-394-7751 or go to www.putonyourpinkbra.com/bocaraton For news and programming updates on Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
See Downtown In A New Way: Register For Free Segway Tours At
Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca,
Sponsored by Verizon Wireless Cellular Sales
Sure to be popular will be the Segway tours that drive through Downtown Boca’s shopping, dining, cultural and lifestyle hot spots. To register and take the required pre-tour training lessons, visit the Verizon Wireless Cellular Sales Mobile Showroom on Palmetto Park Road. Segway tour slots will likely fill up quickly so event goers will want to be sure to register as soon as they arrive.
For news and programming updates on Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
You Will Want To See Cruz-N-Downtown Boca: An Exotic & Classic Car Lover's Paradise Organized By Cruz-N-America and sponsored by
Comerica Bank , HubGARAGE.com, and Sheehan Autoplex
More than 100 classic and exotic cars and speed boats showcased by serious collectors and enthusiasts will span the Promenade and its connecting areas taking event attendees from Royal Palm Place to the south end of Mizner Park for a "don't miss" experience. The official show car is the one-of-a-kind 1974 DeTomaso Pantera with a 427 horsepower engine that was awarded the "Best in Show" at the 4th Barrett-Jackson of Palm Beach Cruise on April 3, 2011; others to be featured are valued up to $100,000. Collectors interested in displaying their prized cars and get the chance to win cash prizes and trophies can register at www.cruznamerica.com or by calling (561) 632-8252. There will even be more for car enthusiasts as Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance will showcase a collection of six classic automobiles valued up to $1 million, including 50th Anniversary Shelby Cobras 289 and 427, that will be available for auction during the Six Annual Concours d'Elegance event February 2012 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County. For those wanting to win a car while supporting the American Cancer Society, they should stop by Luxury Cars of Boca in Royal Palm Place for a chance to win a Honda Insight EX fully loaded Hybrid. Tickets are $100 each; only 350 tickets will be sold with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Drawing to be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 8 p.m. in the showroom. For news and programming updates on Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
Register For “Sip & Stroll Around Downtown Boca”
Discovery Tour At Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 22nd,
Sponsored By Coldwell Banker Residential and Kaye Communications, Inc.
To make the most of time spent at Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca on Saturday, attendees should register for the Sip & Stroll Around Downtown Boca self-guided tour of discovery that easily "maps out" all Downtown Boca has to offer at Meet Me On The Promenade on Saturday. Registration for Sip & Stroll will be at the Meet Me On The Promenade Welcome Center and all of the Downtown Boca information booths where the first 3,000 participants will receive Downtown Boca eco-friendly welcome bags sponsored by Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Registrants will receive a customized map with details of the special event to help attendees navigate through the exciting programming, activities, and special Promenade weekend dining and shopping dining discounts offered from Royal Palm Place to Mizner Park, including live entertainment and attractions; Family Zone; Sports Zone; an impressive showcase of exotic and classic cars; speed boat displays; an artists and crafters village expo; Boca Raton GreenMarket; trunk shows and retail showcases; art gallery events; demos; dance lessons; travel and car giveaways; tastings; chances to win; and more. Attendees will want to make stops at:
- Boca Raton Travel & Cruises' "Money Machine" at its agency on Palmetto Park Road that will be stocked with cash, cruise discounts, onboard savings, logo gifts, coupons for travel discounts and more. In addition, each person that registers gets "chance-to-win" tickets for a Celebrity Cruises International cruise for two!
- Luxury Cars of Boca in Royal Palm Place for a chance to win a Honda Insight EX fully loaded Hybrid. Tickets are $100 each; only 350 tickets will be sold with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Drawing to be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 8 p.m. in the showroom.
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio to learn a new dance step each half hour from Noon to 5 p.m.
- Gallery 22 by Yaacov Heller will be hosting live auctions on Friday evening and Saturday featuring sculpture, jewelry and collectables from World Class artists; will also be web-streamed to an internet based collectors community. Gallery 22 is partnering with Red Carpet Auction Enterprises (www.redcarpetae.com); musicians from the Boca Raton Symphonia will be performing in the sculpture garden adjacent to Gallery 22 along with a Future Star vocalist. Light refreshments will be served. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Boca Raton Symphonia and The Rotary Club of Boca Raton.
- Lemongrass Asian Bistro will be featuring cultural performances of Thai dances, demos of fruit carvings, games, drawings to win.
- Holloway’s Irish Pub will feature Irish dancers on Friday night with Walt Rooney from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and karaoke from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday night.
- Habitat For Humanity tent for lessons on “designing on a dime”
- Boca Raton Museum of Art is offering free admission from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as part of its Celebrate Art! event giving guests the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions plus a series of fun art-making and museum-related activities for children, including paper crafts, mural design, treasure hunts, word games, and mini tours of the museum.
- Truluck’s will be offering a special Meet Me On The Promenade Pre-Fixe Menu on Friday and Saturday for $39 per person, and the first 250 people will get cupcakes.
- Chop’s Lobster Bar will feature a happy hour and additional live entertainment from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
After-parties to be held at:
- Dubliner Irish Restaurant & Bar (Mizner Park)- Enjoy a 20% discount on checks with food purchases and live music with Tolerance Band performing on Friday night and Bounce and playing on Saturday.
- Platforms Dance Club- Open until 2:00 a.m., Platforms is offering 1/2 price Rum Runners and margaritas and disco music.
- Biergarten- Recently opened in Royal Palm Place, Biergarten will offer a complimentary stein of Draught Bier and souvenir mugs.
Other organizations participating in “Sip & Stroll Around Downtown Boca” include: Royal Palm Place: Art Attack, Bennington Tobacconist, Biergarten, Boca Ballroom Boutique, Boca Raton Green Market, Brazelia Med Spa, Chops Lobster Bar, Deborah James, D’Vara Jewelers, Edward Jones, Floral & Hearty, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Fiat Custom Design Framing, Yokohama, Gallery 22, Gamine Beauty Bar, Harry’s Designer Jewels, Holloway’s Irish Pub, Karen Lynne Gallery, Lemongrass Asian Bistro, Looking Sharp Eyewear and Care ,LUCX Boutique, Luxury Cars of Boca, Mummaw & Associates, Private Tutoring Services/Royal Palm Academy ,Royal Hair Salon, Inc., Rosario’s Ristorante, Runway International Design, Simply Perfect-For The Home, Saquella Cafe, The Heart Painter Art Studio & Gifts, 'The Trade' TiTi Girl, Tobi’s Grooming, Tropical Smoothie, Federal Highway: Anatolia Mediterranean Cuisine, Boca Raton Florist , 4th Generation Organic Markets, Green Wave Body Waxing, Ovenella, Salon Monaco, Palmetto Park Road: Air & Sea Adventures, Boca Raton Travel & Cruises, Bristol Properties International, Cohen Window Fashions, Ego the Salon, HubGarage, Interface Talent and Network, La Stella’s, Mod Dog Salon, MTI Kitchen & Baths, Premier Real Estate, Pure Salon & Spa, T.re Fashion, Linda Alfieri Hair Replacement & Full Service Salon East Boca Raton Road: B E Design Associates, Bliss Designs, Pamela Farthing Stern Interiors, NE 1st Ave: Natures Symphony, Set The Table, Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza, Mizner Plaza: Boca Skewers Mediterranean, Jonathan’s Corner, Robert Frank Salon, Mizner Park: Cheese Course, LF Boca, Orange Leaf, Racks Downtown Eatery and Tavern , Z Gallerie, Dubliner, D. Stern Jewelers, Swim N Sport, The Spice & Tea Exchange, Truluck’s, Visual Eyes at Mizner Park, and others. Check frequently for any Sip & Stroll additions.
For news and programming updates on Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
Fun For All Ages To Be Had The Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca
“Family Zone” on Oct. 22nd Sponsored by Office Depot Foundation
The centerpiece of the Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Family Zone sponsored by Office Depot Foundation will be a display of NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart’s #14 show car, along with opportunities for memorable photo taking and giveaways.
A major feature of the Family Zone will be an exhibition presented by the Boca Raton Children's Museum at the southeast corner of Sanborn Square that has been created by Museum Imagineer Adrian St. Cyr of Boston Tombs and Washington D.C. Spy Museum fame. Here, children will be able to climb aboard the Pirate Ship, SS Mae Volen, with the background stage set by gigantic drawings of the Children's Museum's buildings. Family entertainment will be all about pirates with a cannon shoot, face painting, games and other activities that include "pirate hat designing" sponsored by South Florida Parenting...aargh! Additional activities in the Museum area include a cell phone scavenger hunt in play with the Boca Raton Kiwanis Club, Hogwarths Confiscated Goods organized by Mae Volen Friends and CMN (Children's Museum Network). Uncle Willy and his gang of young broadcasters will conduct "Man on the Street" interviews through Sun Radio, the Museum's event sponsor. Bocaparent.com will be featuring Balloon Masterz who will not only be making fun hats and shapes, but also put on a show that mesmerizes "kids of all ages" as he creates large character versions that will be given away in a drawing every hour. The Junior League of Boca Raton will share gardening and cooking tips for kids, how families can participate in the organization's Community Garden, and updates on its Kids In The Kitchen initiative. Don’t Miss The Popular Palate-Pleasing Gourmet Truck Expo
That’s Rollin’ In Along The Promenade
Gourmet Truck Expo provides an opportunity at Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Friday night and Saturday where friends and food meet to experience gourmet food at reasonable prices. Driven by the fascination and commitment to a creative industry and love for culinary delights, this popular social dining experience will serve up curbside cuisine.
Friday night will feature Crepe Outdoors, Divan Bakery, BC Tacos, Cheese Me, Curbside Gourmet, Giuseppe’s Italian Sausage, Kona Ice, Latin Burger, Moty’s Grill, Ms. Cheesious and Papas Tapas. Saturday curbside offerings include these plus 4 Alarm Pizza, Big Kahuna, Blue Tree Café, The Brus Traveler, Catered Bliss, Che Grill, Chef On 4 Wheels, Churromania, Dolci Peccati, Dog Eat Dog, Latin House Grill, Mac’n Food Truck, Miso Hungry, Mr. Chimi, Perros Express, PS561, Purple People Eatery, Red Koi, ShaoRoma, and Sugar Yummy Mama.
Downtown Boca: It’s Historic! Register To Take Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Boca
During Meet Me On The Promenade, Presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society
Attendees of Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca can sign up for free guided tours of Boca Raton's Historic Downtown offered at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. by the Boca Raton Historical Society on Saturday, October 22nd. For those who prefer to venture out on their own, there is a self-walking tour pamphlet that will also be available at the Welcome Center and all Downtown Boca information booths.
Boca Raton's historic downtown is located along East Boca Raton Road from Sanborn Square to Mizner Boulevard. Built mostly in the Mid-Century architectural style and complimented by Mediterranean Revival neighboring structures, this one-block area once thrived as a daily shopping mecca for residents and as a social gathering place for the town. On the tour, you will learn about the people who built the buildings and who had businesses in the area. You will see the buildings that held the old post office, the first department store, one of the first appliance stores, the popular sundry and lunch hangout, barber shop, and the home of prominent citizens who built Town Hall and who began the Boca Pops.
Start Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Early By Visiting The Boca Raton GreenMarket Presented by Boca Raton Children's Museum At Royal Palm Place;
Supported By Investments Limited And Other Sponsors
Showcased every Saturday at Royal Place Place from October to May at the intersection of South Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard, Boca's GreenMarket is dedicated to local food production and consumption ... produce that travels from farm direct to the dining table and through the process supporting the Florida agricultural industry and the economy of our south Florida area. Available for purchase will be fresh locally-grown fruits and vegetables as they become available in their individual growing seasons-along with fresh herbs, soaps ; lotions, juices, potted orchids, ocean shells, fresh cut flowers, assorted variety of plants, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, oils & vinegars, gourmet foods, hydroponic and organic foods, fresh fish and seafood, fresh pasta, doggie treats.
Get An "Art Attack" At The Artists & Crafters Village Art Expo
At Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, Sponsored By Ram Realty Services
Presented by Art Attack, located at Royal Palm Place in Downtown Boca, this special section of Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, held in the center of the event off Palmetto Park Road, showcases artisans and their distinctive art and crafts, ranging from paintings, furniture and sculpture to decorative tableware, photography, jewelry, fashion accessories and clothing. To exhibit or for more information, contact artattackboca@gmail.com or call 954-802-3799.
Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca -- It’s Recreation and Fitness
At The Sports Zone Presented By Allianz Championship
Attendees will get active at the Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca Sports Zone, complete with a driving range and golf tips by pros hosted by Allianz Championship, fitness classes and activities hosted by Beehive Fitness and the Peter Blum Family YMCA, visits from South Florida sports team mascots, and more. Deena Lang, morning show host on 97.9 WRMF, will be making an appearance as a celebrity emcee at the Sports Zone from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stop By The Community Corner Nonprofit Showcase
At Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca
To Learn About, Support and Volunteer Help For Important Community Missions
Featuring a collection of the area's meaningful nonprofit and community organizations and their missions, the Community Corner shares updates on nonprofit news and events, volunteer opportunities, initiatives and campaigns, and more.
For news and updates on Community Corner and Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. You Will Feel Good When You Visit The Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca
Health-Full Community Pavilion Sponsored by Dr. Wohlgemuth, D.M.D., P.A.
For news and updates on the Health-Full Community Pavilion and Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
Come out and Join Fred Astaire Dance Studio and Solid Gold for a
Dancin’ In the Street Promenade Festival Wrap Party All South Florida residents are invited to come rock to “Music Through the Decades” as Solid Gold performs at Meet Me on the Promenade: Downtown Boca Saturday, October 22nd. Dance to ‘50s Rock, ‘60s Motown, and ‘70s Disco from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and continue dancin’ in the street from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with music from the ‘80s, ‘90s and today. Don’t miss the Future Stars performance from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For news and updates on Dancin’ In The Streets and Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca, frequently visit www.downtownboca.org. Programming Subject To Change.
Sponsorships Still Available For Meet Me On The Promenade: Downtown Boca --
Call Kaye Communications, Inc.
To learn how you can participate to support a great community celebration event while branding your company, products and services to thousands who attend, contact Jon Kaye at Kaye Communications, Inc. at jkaye@kcompr.com or 561-392-5166-office/561-756-3097-cell.
