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9th Annual Tree Lighting, Holiday Extravaganza At Boca

Raton Innovation Campus Set For Nov. 21

To kick off the upcoming holiday season, CP Group exclusive access to the VIP
has announced its highly anticipated 9th Annual Tree hospitality tent featuring
Lighting Extravaganza will take place on Thursday, Nov. multiple open bars, a
21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Innovation selection of delicious hors
Campus (BRiC), located at 5000 T-Rex Avenue on Yamato d’oeuvres, a carving station
Road. With WPTV’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Steve and special activities. Inside
Weagle returning as the emcee, the event will feature the the tent the “Kids Corner”
lighting of a 40-foot tree, an interactive meet-and-greet wi l l o ff e r c h i l d re n ’s
with Santa and live reindeer, and a variety of activities, treats and beverages,
community performances, and festivities for attendees of including a “Make Your
all ages. Own S’mores” station.
Guests will enter the yuletide extravaganza through Additional entertainment
an illuminated “Snowflake Lane” that leads to a festive includes a face painter,
winter wonderland featuring: glitter tattoo artist, and a
skilled illustrator, all adding to the holiday magic at BRiC.
For General Admission advance registration and VIP Tent
ticket purchases, visit https://CPGrouptreelighting2024.
eventbrite.com.
All of the proceeds from the VIP ticket sales will benefit
the Junior League of Boca Raton. It is recommended that
you secure your tickets in advance as space is limited and
the tent has historically sold out. In keeping with tradition
the annual tree lighting event has a rain date of Friday,
Nov. 22, at the same time.
For the first time in three years sponsorship
opportunities are available to the public. For sponsorship
information contact CP Group’s Events Manager, Kisha
Cools, at kcools@cpgcre.com.
About BriC. Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC)
is the largest single-facility office building in the state at
1.7 million square feet. Designed by Marcel Breuer, the
● An exciting meet-and-greet with Santa and his campus was originally built in 1969 for IBM and is home
reindeer, complete with a photographer to capture the to the invention of the first personal computer. The campus
memories with digital and physical photos; was acquired by CP Group in 2018 with the vision of
● Santa’s Workshop, an enchanting, kid-friendly building off BRiC’s history and evolving the campus into
tented area filled with holiday-inspired activities. Festive a science and technology hub. An ideal landing spot for
arts and crafts will be provided by the Boca Raton companies with large footprints, BRiC is currently home
Historical Society & Museum and ArtNEST Studios, and to 23 national tenants, including Kroger, Modernizing
face painters will be available at no cost; Medicine, Canon, and Bluegreen Vacations. To learn more
● A charming petting zoo showcasing 20 farm animals; about the campus, visit http://workatbric.com.
● A 360-camera booth experience, capable of digital
video copies;
● Mesmerizing LED Cirque Performers on stage and
throughout the grounds, performing risk-balancing acts
and a contortionist juggling and spinning with over 30
hula hoops;
● Community holiday-themed performances from
Grandview Preparatory School, Organic Movements
Dance School, and the West Boca Raton Community
High School Calliope performance coordinated by Nat
King Cole Generation Hope;
● A “Food Truck Lane” offering a variety of delicious
local vendors;
● A holiday-themed bounce house;
● A cash bar, keeping festive spirits high;
● Ample free parking available on-site.
Attendees will receive free entry by bringing a new,
unwrapped toy or making a voluntary donation to Spirit
of Giving, the event’s beneficiary for the past nine years.
Donations will be collected at the entrance to support the Dermatology
nonprofit’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive, which spreads joy
to thousands of children across Palm Beach County.
In addition, CP Group’s tree lighting event supports the IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Junior League of Boca Raton, an organization of women
committed to promoting volunteerism, empowerment,
and improving communities through the effective action
and leadership of trained volunteers. This year’s event
will also offer fundraising opportunities for CPG Cares,
a 501(c)(3) founded by members of CP Group to support
qualified charitable organizations in the communities
where CP Group operates. A portion of cash bar sales
and 100% of proceeds from the event’s famous inflatable
candy canes, available for purchase for the first time this
year, will go to CPG Cares. TWO BOCA
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