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Discover Old School Square,  a National Historic Site in Delray Beach located at 51 North Swinton Avenue. Here are beautifully restored, early 20th-century school buildings that served the Delray Beach community with visual and performing arts, entertainment, and enrichment.

Old School Square and the Crest Theatre are in the heart of downtown Delray Beach. This award-winning, nationally recognized arts center successfully combined historic preservation and the arts. It became the catalyst for the 1990’s revitalization of downtown Delray Beach.

The Crest Theatre is housed in the restored 1925 Delray High School building on the Old School Square campus in Delray Beach. It was dedicated in 1993…

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Ranked among some of the best art festivals across the nation, The 29th Annual Delray Beach Festival of the Arts is coming to town January 20th & 21st. "Celebrating its 29th year, this juried art festival of hand-crafted artwork including glass, photography, painting, mixed media, fiber, jewelry and much more.  This much anticipated, premiere Delray Beach art festival hosts hundreds of artists exhibiting and selling their work in an outdoor gallery that spans one mile of Atlantic Avenue from US1 all the way to A1A" a quote from ArtFestival.com. 

Come explore the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean or visit the unique galleries and boutiques. Downtown Delray Beach features exciting public artwork and working artists throughout the district, creating a warm and…

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The 5th Annual Delray Beach Fashion Week is coming up in January. This week is special to south Florida because the people of south Florida and Delray Beach are very much into their fashion and couture. The five days of fashion week are full of style, fashion and elegance all encompassed with parties, socializing and beautiful scenery.

Local designers submit their best pieces for the runway shows and the local artists display their works of art as well. The week of Delray Fashion Week is filled with art, culture and style. “The local designers and diverse fashions will take center stage at the fashion runway events, designer showcase, fashion luncheon, Stiletto Race, and for the first time a Fashion Week Boutique Pop Up Shopping Event.”

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Halloween is fun holiday that has inspired spooky traditions in American families for generations. Delray Beach offers some great events that are family friendly, kid-geared and grown-ups only as well! Perfect for those that are local or visiting the sunny Palm Beaches, check out what tricks and treats Delray has to offer this year!

Perfect for the whole family:

Halloween Parade and Festival in Downtown Delray Beach 

Kicking off at 1pm this Saturday, October 28th is the celebrated annual Halloween Parade in Downtown Delray Beach. The float filled and spooktacular parade starts its journey at the south east corner of Old School Square Park and travels along Atlantic Avenue boasting elaborated decorations, costumes and music for all to see. 

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It is that time of year again and the one of the most celebrated art festivals is coming to Delray Beach January 23rd and 24th. The 27th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts has always found itself on the list of “Best Art Affairs in the U.S.” by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The festival is known for its incredible variety and broad spectrum of art it showcases. What makes the festival even more incredible is the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean always in view from the art walk. 

The Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts brings together the most beloved artists with the most “buzz-worthy” names on the contemporary arts scene all in one intimate setting. This January, the festival will be celebrating its 27th year on the arts…

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Crystal, clear waters, soft sand, world class real estate and the best in shopping, dining and entertainment are just a few of the things you get when you visit or live in Delray Beach, Florida. One of the most renowned features of Delray Beach is Atlantic Avenue, a hotspot for culture and entertainment. The area offers 111 restaurants, 52 spas and salons, 49 retail stores, 28 art galleries and 17 resorts and hotels. 

By day you can stroll Atlantic Avenue and peruse through its shops and boutiques. Stop with friends and family for a lunch al fresco at one of Atlantic Avenue’s hottest restaurants. If you are looking for a bit more culture or education to enrich your day, try one of the many museums and art galleries. Your visit on Delray’s famous avenue…

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Delray Beach’s famed Sundy House was the site of a recent fundraiser for the city’s public library that raised $2,000.

The “Dine Out” event featured a celebrity chef, and a portion of proceeds from food sales directly benefited the library.

The boutique inn in downtown Delray Beach is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an attraction for city residents and visitors. The quaint and quiet retreat is Victorian in style and the site of not only fundraisers, but also weddings and other intimate events.

For those thinking about investing in Delray Beach homes for sale, the Sundy House definitely is an area attraction.

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