Seasonal & Holidays
Best Christmas and Hannakuh Celebrations Around Town
We found a sleighful of holiday memories in and around the Miami area to remember the 2016 holidays
MIAMI, FL — We found a sleighful of local holiday event memories on social media — everywhere from Aventura to Coral Gables, Miami to Miami Beach, Pinecrest to Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay.
Check out the photos and videos from Christmas and Hannakuh 2016:
Kendall District , along with #SantaClaus, spreading joy @ Baptist Children's Hospital. "These kids are OUR heroes." - Officer Aluart pic.twitter.com/pVMLS9DEZk
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas https://t.co/xpuQszVWxO
— Miami Beach FOP (@MiamiBeachFOP) December 25, 2016
On behalf of the Miami-Dade Police Department, we want to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joy-filled holiday. pic.twitter.com/k135npEHyr
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) December 24, 2016
Pregnant single mother of one writes letter to MPD chief office @MiamiPD surprised her $100.00 gift certificate Thank you Chief @LlanesMPD pic.twitter.com/txZcy3CTbf
— James Bernat (@miamishelter) December 23, 2016
We ended our holiday luncheon with a sing along! May your holiday be filled with the same joy and laughter! pic.twitter.com/Vy8v72e6Fj
— Pinecrest Police (@PinecrestPolice) December 23, 2016
@MiamiSchoolsPD School police helping another family during the holiday season#Givingback pic.twitter.com/2yAS3VzrzW
— Miami-Dade SchoolsPD (@MiamiSchoolsPD) December 23, 2016
Santa paid a visit to FFK8 today! Thanks to Mercy Hospital, Ana Regalado, Dr. Efrain Garcia, @MiamiBeachPD, @MiamiBeachFire + Maria Alvarez pic.twitter.com/EvrukCfTTC
— Fienberg-Fisher K-8 (@FienbergFisher) December 23, 2016
Our engine became Santa's sleigh as we helped escort the big guy to @FienbergFisher along with @MiamiBeachPD. #SantaisaVIP #MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/C9B11adHz9
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) December 24, 2016
#TBT: #Santa waving at @HoltzChildren patients in their rooms from a @CityofMiamiFire #fireman ladder: https://t.co/zFM2wq4aI0 pic.twitter.com/DXnHgoRyk7
— Holtz Children's (@HoltzChildren) December 22, 2016
Commissioner @FrancisSuarez helped spread some holiday joy to seniors this week at Smathers Plaza, Haley Sofge Tower and St. Dominic's pic.twitter.com/vGW1fac0BL
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 23, 2016
We had a great time! https://t.co/HzQm6VH3Uk
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) December 23, 2016
#HAFA 23rd annual #holiday #event gifting 640 special needs students from #MiamiDade Public Schools! #MDFR #Local1403 #miami #happyholidays pic.twitter.com/4oc6ZyRMQv
— MDFR IAFF Local 1403 (@Local1403) December 22, 2016
Happy Holidays, #DowntownMiami pic.twitter.com/3ZYq8qxdrM
— Downtown Miami (DDA) (@downtownMIA) December 23, 2016
Spotted: The man of the hour heading to catch his flight to the North Pole! #MIAHolidays #SantaClausIsComingToTown pic.twitter.com/xOoA5lvlVz
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) December 23, 2016
Happy Holidays from the Risk Management Department, Commissioner @FrancisSuarez & family, and the @CityofMiamiFire Rescue Department! #Miami pic.twitter.com/IwQv5qC79M
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 23, 2016
Come skate by the beautiful Biscayne Bay and start a new Holiday tradition on ICE at Bayfront Park! Hours: 11 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. pic.twitter.com/lJQT5MvEh0
— Bayfront Park Miami (@BayfrontParkMIA) December 23, 2016
Officer Dent stopped by her #KindergartenCop class for some holiday treats! pic.twitter.com/tJmHPgkg2u
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) December 23, 2016
Smiles all around for these kids at the FOCAL Annual Holiday Party & Toy Giveaway at Moore Park! #Miami pic.twitter.com/ZQ2WINAq4F
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 22, 2016
#HappeningNow - FOCAL Annual Holiday Party & Toy Giveaway at Moore Park in #Miami! pic.twitter.com/DT2j4qYleS
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 22, 2016
Happy Holidays from the Office of #Miami Mayor @Tomas_Regalado, and the Procurement Department! #MiamiProud pic.twitter.com/qDMH3dKV8l
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 22, 2016
#MBParks Seniors brought their best moves during their yearly Holiday Party. More photos here: https://t.co/HaDFMjqn1q pic.twitter.com/tmtAOxDo1X
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 22, 2016
True meaning of Christmas: Meditate via sights and sounds of season as displayed at St. Gregory Church, Plantation. https://t.co/o8y6rIingR pic.twitter.com/8xZKgOX0qg
— Archdiocese of Miami (@CatholicMiami) December 24, 2016
Great team victory today. Happy Holidays to all! #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/8hLYmkK5fT
— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) December 25, 2016
Congrats to the Jennifer Beth Turken Award winners for the Month of December. @BiscayneTiger @MDCPSNorth @MiamiSup pic.twitter.com/2aMxWlX45A
— Biscayne Elementary (@BiscayneTiger) December 23, 2016
4th Graders learn about Holidays Around the world, including Sweden, Russia, Antarctica and Germany#christmasaroundtheworld pic.twitter.com/gDJdSTtkFn
— Kendale Elementary (@KendaleElem) December 23, 2016
We're rockin' our way to the Holidays thanks to the talented group from @PerrineAcademy. #MIAHolidays pic.twitter.com/TuaXDfe3Qh
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) December 20, 2016
It's the most wonderful time of year to spread holiday cheer! Kudos to MIA and @TSA staff for collecting 1,000+ toys for @ToysforTots_USA. pic.twitter.com/aeYcI56SVH
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) December 20, 2016
It's the jingle bell rock, thanks 2 the talented dancers from @charlesdrewk8. Thanks 4 helping us get into the holiday spirit. #MIAHolidays pic.twitter.com/QoJlUUpmvh
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) December 19, 2016
Our very own choir, Wings of Song - performing for more than 20 years. Happy #MIAholidays! pic.twitter.com/G1vjNFX6dj
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) December 22, 2016
If you're at MIA stop by the hotel lobby to listen to some holiday cheer. #WingsofSong pic.twitter.com/Lkvq2w9cCu
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) December 22, 2016
Thanks to our annual partnership with @CABAatWork we delivered hundreds of toys to #ShareYourHeart foster children for a happy holiday! pic.twitter.com/MD40kaGavF
— Kathy Rundle (@KathyFndzRundle) December 21, 2016
thank u @MiamiDadeFire for spreading holiday cheer with #headstart and our seniors! pic.twitter.com/fKhNlW34ry
— Miami-Dade CAHSD (@305CAHSD) December 14, 2016
Officer Dent stopped by her #KindergartenCop class for some holiday treats! pic.twitter.com/tJmHPgkg2u
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) December 23, 2016
Thank you @Target for sponsoring MDPD's Heroes & Helpers event. #GivingBack pic.twitter.com/ToBrot8uSQ
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) December 23, 2016
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— DEAMiami (@DEAMIAMIDiv) December 23, 2016
Passing out holiday cheer throughout #Wynwood. $100 gift certificates from a Secret Santa and @MiamiPD. pic.twitter.com/DmEZvlz9NP
— WYNWOOD COMMANDER (@AlbertGuerraMPD) December 23, 2016
A very MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HANUKKAH, TWEETIES! May you feel love, enjoy happiness & spread peace wherever you may be! Love you!
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) December 25, 2016
MBPD is keeping everyone safe as we light the menorah on Lincoln Road! #HappyHanukkah pic.twitter.com/4beUZxFrkl
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) December 25, 2016
Santa has arrived at the annual toy giveaway at Juan Pablo Duarte Park! pic.twitter.com/kFrkB5ShZP
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 17, 2016
Hope you enjoyed it! https://t.co/9gp1EDFIvk
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 18, 2016
Mayor @Tomas_Regalado joins Commissioner Willy Gort in the annual toy giveaway at Juan Pablo Duarte Park pic.twitter.com/74KDWXqTbm
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 17, 2016
. @Hillintl spreads some holiday cheer & gave back to the community by donating toys for today's toy drive with @MiamiBeachPD #MBCCFuture pic.twitter.com/JnuTPpctjA
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 17, 2016
MBFD's restored fire truck was Santa's sleigh today as he came to greet children at @MiamiBeachPD. We met some tourists along the way! pic.twitter.com/XU6xoM6GvU
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) December 17, 2016
During the holidays, always remember there are those around us who need a little love, a big hug, & a warm meal. pic.twitter.com/XwU1J7y8ct
— Alberto M. Carvalho (@MiamiSup) December 17, 2016
Happy holidays to you and yours! #Pinecresting #TeamPinecrest pic.twitter.com/43fp12h48U
— Pinecrest Police (@PinecrestPolice) December 16, 2016
He's a V.I.S. in Miami Beach. Very important Santa https://t.co/SbCFE4Us99
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 16, 2016
Over 300 children from our community will be meeting with and picking out this weekend! #MBPDToyDrive #ToyDrive #27YearsOfTradition pic.twitter.com/zDuM1ZDJEO
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) December 13, 2016
HAPPENING NOW: We're treating children to early Christmas during our #ShopwithaCop @MPD_PAL event. Thank you @Target & @enriquesantos pic.twitter.com/zAdQJ246VR
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) December 15, 2016
MDPD's Community Education Unit brought some holiday cheer to the citizens of Sunrise Senior Community Center. #MDPD pic.twitter.com/6M8Gxi6Z7J
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) December 13, 2016
Spread the holiday cheer and bring a new and unwrapped toy to City Hall for the Miami Beach Commission for Women's toy drive! pic.twitter.com/w9zuFWT63b
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 13, 2016
Being ill & stuck in the hospital is tough especially for kids. We're hoping these from @Macys & @miamishelter bring kids smiling faces. pic.twitter.com/b1bh2oMCMH
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— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) December 12, 2016 ![]()
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus presented its annual winter wonderland, Children’s Holiday at North, on Saturday, Dec. 10. Festivities included Santa’s grand arrival from the North Pole along with Mrs. Claus and a parade of Santa’s little helpers, several Disney characters and marching bands. Children also greeted Santa and snapped a picture with him by his chimney. Other highlights include a 12-foot mountain of snow where children were treated to a new outdoor experience of South Florida style sledding. The United States Postal Services also celebrated Christmas with a holiday stamp dedication ceremony of a new stamp featuring a traditional Nativity scene. On Monday, Dec. 12 the Miami Police Department partnered up with Macy’s to bring holiday cheer to Holtz Children’s Hospital, 1611 N.W. 12 Ave. Their mission was to put smiles on the faces of every child there as Miami Police officers passed out holiday gifts. The event was part of the “Adopt a Floor Program Gift for Kids” at the Holtz Children's Hospital.
Santa dropped by Midwest District to wish our officers and the community a very Merry Christmas. #MDPD pic.twitter.com/9sWl4ch9Cx
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) December 12, 2016
@myNMBPolice NMB Santa's Elfs busy getting the shop ready. We are proud and honored to bring happiness to our community. #IAMNMB pic.twitter.com/YdUfyYV3lI
— North Miami Beach PD (@myNMBPolice) December 10, 2016
@myNMBPolice it is snowing at the Snowfest! Come out and enjoy the fun. This is Awesome!!!! pic.twitter.com/Kcxq7zcPyx
— North Miami Beach PD (@myNMBPolice) December 10, 2016
Thank you to all who helped us make today's Toy Drive a success! #HappyHolidays pic.twitter.com/Q3rfv6Rqu1
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) December 10, 2016
We'd like to thank MDPD Explorers Post #907 for participating in the decoration of Kendall District's Christmas Tree. You guys rock! pic.twitter.com/ba1FMUkkRM
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) December 11, 2016
@myNMBPolice @TheEDGEHelps @TheEDGEsYAC introducing the best Elf Team in Florida. We are so proud to help our community. @CityNMB pic.twitter.com/4Ejj6a8nCE
— North Miami Beach PD (@myNMBPolice) December 10, 2016
Thank you to Mr. Rodriguez & his staff at the @Walgreens on 41 ST & Pine Tree Dr for helping us to collect & donate toys for our Toy Drive pic.twitter.com/AGV4uKISdQ
— Miami Beach Fire (@MiamiBeachFire) December 9, 2016
Enjoying the Overtown t
Overtown Holiday Tree lightning celebration and toy giveaway - a beautiful tree to bring joy to our community - come join us nw3ave and 10st pic.twitter.com/TKeQykdoga
— Major Manuel Morales (@MoralesMiamiPD) December 9, 2016
Toy giveaways, a visit from Santa, face painting and so much more for the kids enjoying the #Overtown Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration! pic.twitter.com/SQW0DAR43Y
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 10, 2016
Commissioner @KeonHardemon at the 8th annual #Overtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony pic.twitter.com/SAb8XFofyZ
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 10, 2016
Santa's workshop will take over the @LGBTVisitorCTR for their 7th Annual Holigay Celebration & Toy Drive: https://t.co/NE3IkW7UCS - Dec 15
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 9, 2016
Our office is in the holiday spirit thanks to Benny and his little helpers! pic.twitter.com/7wuWzXTszf
— Miami Solid Waste (@MiamiZerowaste) December 6, 2016
Toy Giveaway in #Allapattah at Juan Pablo Duarte Park on Dec 17! Pictures with Santa, a bounce house, games & much more! pic.twitter.com/57mXoXEJfC
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 6, 2016
Two very different #ChristmasTree styles in #Brickell @BrickellCityCtr and @MaryBrklVillage pic.twitter.com/9SxGEjXzTO
— City of Miami (@CityofMiami) December 5, 2016
Sparkle couldn't stay away from @LncolnRd today. We wonder what she's up to @elfontheshelf pic.twitter.com/Sgz6cAFEv6
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 5, 2016
Sparkle couldn't stay away from @LncolnRd today. We wonder what she's up to @elfontheshelf pic.twitter.com/Sgz6cAFEv6
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 5, 2016
Our student-grown poinsettias are back for the holiday season! How to buy your plant: https://t.co/ZutArCEtA0 pic.twitter.com/4PbNX5BvDk
— FIU (@FIU) December 8, 2016
Our Children's Holiday Celebration is underway and these skits are pic.twitter.com/eeySK5mUiV
— FIU (@FIU) December 8, 2016
MDC North Campus’ Children’s Holiday to Feature Dedication of USPS Nativity Stamp and Santa’s Arrival Dec. 10 pic.twitter.com/uhDIvsCeSA
— MDC News & Events (@MDCNews) December 7, 2016
Getting in the mood for the holidays in the 305. https://t.co/fKFrymMpZA
— University of Miami (@univmiami) December 7, 2016
Photo courtesy of City of Miami Beach.
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