Snow Fooling on Miami Beach for the Holidays

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Some people say that it just doesn't feel like Christmas or Hanukkah without snow, which goes a long way toward explaining the more than 70 tons the city had on hand for its "Winter Wonderland" celebration.

Rather than days, this storm at North Shore Park on Friday only lasted about three hours — from 6 to 9 p.m.

The 70 tons of snow was just a taste of what the flip-flop crowd in this urban resort never get to experience.

But the Winter Wonderland event also featured:

• A visit from Santa,
• dance performances,
• tree-lighting ceremony,
• visit from the World of Coca-Cola Polar Bear,
• and the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan.

While admission was free, the event included paid rides and games.

The park is located at 501 72 Street.

Photos courtesy City of Miami Beach.