What the Event Includes

• The holiday tree lighting ceremony — the centerpiece of the evening at Centennial Fountain on Clematis Street
• Live holiday music along the Clematis Street corridor
• Family-friendly activities and photo opportunities at the waterfront
• Local food vendors and the full lineup of Clematis Street restaurants open for the evening
• Outdoor celebration in South Florida’s December weather — typically in the low 70s, ideal for street events

Getting There from Wellington

Clematis Street runs east-west through downtown West Palm Beach, ending at the Intracoastal Waterway. From Wellington, the drive is approximately 15–20 minutes east via Southern Boulevard to I-95 north (or direct on Southern Boulevard), then exit at Okeechobee Boulevard or Belvedere Road and proceed to Clematis.

• Parking: The Banyan Boulevard and Rosemary Avenue garages are the most convenient for Clematis events; street parking on Clematis fills quickly for evening events
• Rideshare: Drop-off on Clematis Street or the waterfront works well; pickup after the event on Dixie Highway or Olive Avenue is faster than waiting on Clematis itself
• Free events: The Clematis by Night series is free to attend; individual restaurant and vendor spending is separate

Wellington’s Access to Downtown West Palm Beach

Clematis by Night, Rosemary Square, the Kravis Center, the Norton Museum, and the Palm Beach waterfront are all within 15–25 minutes of Wellington’s neighborhoods — closer than many buyers from other parts of the country expect. The drive from Olympia or Sugar Pond Manor to Clematis Street on a normal weeknight takes under 20 minutes.

This proximity is part of the lifestyle case for Wellington: suburban space and quiet at home, the full West Palm Beach cultural and dining calendar available on short notice. Wellington buyers who compare notes on this discover it’s one of the city’s underappreciated advantages.

Wellington buyer resources: palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/buying/