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Shops at Merrick Park will present its 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Special guest host Alex de Armas, WSVN Channel 7’s Today in Florida anchor, will emcee the evening’s festivities.
On this special night, attendees will witness the illumination of a towering 50-foot tree and enjoy a live performance by South Florida’s own Preston Howell, a former contestant on NBC’s The Voice.
“As we mark our two decades of creating holiday magic, we are grateful for the opportunity to brighten the season in our Coral Gables community,” said Carlos Limontes, senior general manager at Shops at Merrick Park. “Shops at Merrick Park looks forward to keeping this cherished tradition alive with music, family fun, and a heartwarming holiday atmosphere.”
Howell, known for his smooth vocals and dynamic stage presence, will return to the Shops at Merrick Park stage to debut his holiday single, Christmas Without You. The song, written by Beth Cohen as a tribute to her late father, was produced by Doug Emery and Preston himself. Howell gained national recognition with his stunning rendition of America the Beautiful at the 2018 U.S. Open Men’s Semi-Finals and furthered his success on The Voice Season 17, impressing all four celebrity judges and his chosen mentor, John Legend.
He’s been a part of an elite, talented youth singers’ group called “Acapop! KIDS,” created by Grammy-award-winning Pentatonix creators in collaboration with Warner Records, and he also appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Preston’s career is on the rise, with three featured films, one to be released this holiday season, featuring the song he will debut at Shops at Merrick Park.
The Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables Senior High School Gablettes will add to the festive spirit along with holiday costumed characters, a 360-degree photo booth, and a highly anticipated appearance by Santa Claus who will kick-off the festive season.
Santa will make his grand arrival down San Lorenzo Avenue on the Coral Gables Fire Department’s fire truck. To mark the official start of the holiday shopping season, special guest host Alex de Armas and Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago will ceremoniously light the majestic 50-foot tree. Shoppers can view and pose with the holiday tree through early January 2024.
For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, call 305-529-1215 or visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com.
Shops at Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Ave. in Coral Gables. The center is open Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Curbside pick-up for select stores is available.
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