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Delray Beach DDA Celebrates Mom with Annual Mother’s Day Orchid Giveaway

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 3:25pm

April 11, 2025 – Delray Beach, Florida: Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in partnership with the Downtown Merchant & Business Association, is bringing back its much-loved Mother’s Day Orchid Giveaway.

 

From May 1 through May 10, 2025, shoppers who spend $200 or more at Downtown Delray Beach businesses can receive a complimentary phalaenopsis orchid—a beautiful gift for mom or a treat for yourself! For all who receive an orchid, they can also enter to win Downtown Delray gift basket. Hundreds of orchids were given away last year, and this year’s event promises to be just as special!

 

Where to Pick Up Your Orchid:
Shoppers can bring their receipts totaling $200 or more to one of the following locations to claim their orchid from Thursday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.:

 

  • A Little Wyld – 157 NE 2nd Ave (Pineapple Grove)
  • Avalon Gallery – 425 E Atlantic Ave
  • KoKo Delray Shoe Store – 1049 E. Atlantic Ave (Beachside)

 

Eligible purchases include spending at Downtown Delray Beach’s charming fashion boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, spas, salons, specialty stores, and fitness studios.

 

This annual tradition is proudly supported by the Downtown Merchant & Business Association and serves as a way to thank the community for shopping local and celebrating moms in style.

 

Offer valid while supplies last. Limit 10 orchids per person. Receipts must be dated between May 1–10, 2025, and only purchases from qualifying businesses in Downtown Delray Beach will be accepted. Receipts from restaurants, Green Market vendors, hotels, or food/beverage establishments are not eligible.

 

For more information, visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/mothersday and www.facebook.com/downtowndelray, or call the DDA office at 561-243-1077.

 

Photos courtesy of Delray Beach DDA: 

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Tickets Now On Sale for “Party in Paradise”: Delray’s Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 3:19pm

Delray Beach, Florida (June 16, 2025): The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is once again celebrating Florida’s Official Jimmy Buffett Day with a “Party in Paradise”: Delray’s Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. The concert takes place August 30, 2025 at Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444) and will feature the Caribbean Chillers – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. Attendees can expect a laid-back atmosphere with margaritas and music, a costume contest, limbo competition, coconut painting, and lots of games and fun! Tickets are now on sale here.

 

The Caribbean Chillers Show, considered Florida's Favorite Jimmy Buffett Tribute Act, is described as an "AUTHENTIC" recreation of what you will hear and experience at a Jimmy Buffett Concert. The Opening Acts feature Cape Universal, a local reggae band and Spred the Dub, an eclectic mash up of grooves and ‘riddems’ incorporating elements of reggae, jazz, funk, soul and good old rock n' roll.

 

WHEN: Friday, August 30, 2025. Schedule:

·       5:00pm Gates Open & Fins Up! Toast to Jimmy Buffett as we kick off our Party in Paradise

·       5:00pm -6:10pm Cape Universal Band & Limbo and Costume Contest

·       6:20pm - 7:45pm Spred the Dub

·       8:00pm - 10:00pm The Caribbean Chillers

WHERE: The Amphitheatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Parking is available in Old School Square garage.

 

COST: General Admission tickets (bring your own lawn chair) are $25, kids 12 and under are $5, kids 2 and under are free. VIP Admission is $60 and includes access to an exclusive VIP lounge, seating, dedicated bar and one free drink ticket. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol is allowed in the venue.

 

Learn more about the Party in Paradise here: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events/free-sunset-kickoff-concert-bon-jovi-tribute-zzsc6-dr99s-npshs-yb8fm

 

DETAILS: Rain or shine, the DDA invites everyone to don your best Hawaiian shirts, chew some Juicy Fruit and head to Old School Square for a sun-soaked Party in Paradise! Grab some takeout from a local favorite or enjoy food and drink options from on-site vendors—and get ready to dance the night away under the stars. For more information and to see a full list of events at Old School Square, please visit: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.

 

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Back to the 2000s: Boy Bands and Retro Art Light Up Old School Square This July

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 3:15pm

Delray Beach, Florida (June 16, 2025): The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is once again celebrating Florida’s Official Jimmy Buffett Day with a “Party in Paradise”: Delray’s Tribute to Jimmy Buffett. The concert takes place August 30, 2025 at Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444) and will feature the Caribbean Chillers – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. Attendees can expect a laid-back atmosphere with margaritas and music, a costume contest, limbo competition, coconut painting, and lots of games and fun! Tickets are now on sale here.

 

The Caribbean Chillers Show, considered Florida's Favorite Jimmy Buffett Tribute Act, is described as an "AUTHENTIC" recreation of what you will hear and experience at a Jimmy Buffett Concert. The Opening Acts feature Cape Universal, a local reggae band and Spred the Dub, an eclectic mash up of grooves and ‘riddems’ incorporating elements of reggae, jazz, funk, soul and good old rock n' roll.

 

WHEN: Friday, August 30, 2025. Schedule:

·       5:00pm Gates Open & Fins Up! Toast to Jimmy Buffett as we kick off our Party in Paradise

·       5:00pm -6:10pm Cape Universal Band & Limbo and Costume Contest

·       6:20pm - 7:45pm Spred the Dub

·       8:00pm - 10:00pm The Caribbean Chillers

WHERE: The Amphitheatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Parking is available in Old School Square garage.

 

COST: General Admission tickets (bring your own lawn chair) are $25, kids 12 and under are $5, kids 2 and under are free. VIP Admission is $60 and includes access to an exclusive VIP lounge, seating, dedicated bar and one free drink ticket. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol is allowed in the venue.

 

Learn more about the Party in Paradise here: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events/free-sunset-kickoff-concert-bon-jovi-tribute-zzsc6-dr99s-npshs-yb8fm

 

DETAILS: Rain or shine, the DDA invites everyone to don your best Hawaiian shirts, chew some Juicy Fruit and head to Old School Square for a sun-soaked Party in Paradise! Grab some takeout from a local favorite or enjoy food and drink options from on-site vendors—and get ready to dance the night away under the stars. For more information and to see a full list of events at Old School Square, please visit: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events.

 

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#LoveDelray “Feel Good Summer” Kicks Off in Downtown Delray Beach

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 3:13pm

Delray Beach, FL – May 29, 2025 – The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has officially kicked off its #LoveDelray “Feel Good Summer” by offering residents and visitors alike a series of inspiring events, exclusive experiences, and a brand new Summer Savings Pass. From the high-energy launch party on June 1 to a Full Moon Yoga event, cold plunge pop-ups, live concerts, engaging art walks and special summer promotions, participants will find moments of movement, mindfulness, and music all summer long in Downtown Delray!

Here is what’s new:

#LoveDelray Feel Good Summer Launch Party with MC YOGI, Sunday, June 1, 2025, Old School Square

This uplifting celebration of community, wellness, and music will feature the popular Coco Market Wellness Festival, a free concert by internationally renowned artist and yogi MC YOGI, and an exclusive ticketed yoga and music experience with MC YOGI in the Vintage Gym. Learn more here: https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/events/lovedelray-feel-good-summer-launch-party-with-mc-yogi

#LoveDelray Summer Savings Pass

Over 65 Downtown Delray businesses, including hotels, restaurants, retail shops, personal services,  yoga and fitness studios are offering exclusive discounts and promotions all summer long only in the #LoveDelray Savings Pass. These specials are mobile exclusive, do not require an app to download, and are instantly delivered via text and email! To access the Summer Savings Pass, click here: https://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/lovedelray.

Full Moon Yoga & Ecstatic Night Under the Stars, July 10, Old School Square

Join Jessica Om and Pedro Luna for a FREE event starting at 6:30 p.m. on July 10 at the Amphitheatre at Old School Square. This magical evening under the full moon—an immersive experience designed to awaken your spirit and elevate your energy—will include Full Moon-Inspired Yoga Flow, Healing Sound Bath, DJ Shamanic Tonic and a curated selection of local vendors. Learn more at https://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/events/lovedelray-full-moon-yoga-ecstatic-night-under-stars.

Wellness Wednesdays at the Square

Featuring FREE or reduced priced yoga, Pilates and TRX classes on Wednesdays at Old School Square, including:

Grooves Kitchen: Weekly Wellness Events

The Grooves Kitchen on West Atlantic Avenue is taking "Feel Good Summer" to another level. You're invited for a lineup of wellness-focused food, music, and community events that nourish the body and soul! From Smooth Jazz & Smoothie Saturdays and Walk to Groove Wednesdays to Wine Down Yoga & Brunch and Herbal & Hydration Night. Learn more at https://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/events/grooves-kitchen-weekly-wellness-events.

For more information and to see a full list of #LoveDelray events and promotions, please visit: https://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/lovedelray.

 
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Public Chooses Delray Beach Artist Patricia Torras to Help Design New Old School Square Logo

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 3:11pm

Delray Beach, FL – May 19, 2025: The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the City of Delray Beach, proudly announces local artist Patricia Torras as the winner of the Legacy Through Art initiative. Torras, a longtime Delray Beach resident, received the most public votes—4,006 out of over 10,000 cast—to inspire the new logo for Old School Square, the city’s iconic cultural arts campus.

Launched last month, Legacy Through Art was created to celebrate and revitalize the visual identity of Old School Square, home to the Cornell Art Museum, Crest Theatre, Creative Arts School, Amphitheatre, and Vintage Gym. More than 30 local artists submitted their original designs that reflected the spirit and story of the historic campus. A panel of art and design professionals narrowed the entries to three finalists—Jen Fisher, Kristin Pavlick, and Patricia Torras—whose work best captured Old School Square’s visual spirit.

During a three-week public voting period, Torras emerged as the community favorite, followed by Fisher (3,409 votes) and Pavlick (3,260 votes).

“I’ve lived and breathed Delray Beach for most of my life,” said Torras. “As a South Florida native, I’ve always drawn inspiration from the city’s color, architecture, and community energy. To create something so personal and lasting for a place I love—that’s incredibly meaningful.”

Torras’ logo concept features a colorful design, created in watercolor, and aims to capture the creative pulse and historic significance of the Old School Square campus.

She added: “Old School Square has been part of my life for nearly 25 years. Whether walking along the Avenue or attending community events, this place has always felt like home. My design is a love letter to that experience—an expression of its legacy and its future.”

Torras will now collaborate with the DDA to develop a full suite of logos for each Old School Square venue. Her illustrative style will serve as the inspiration for the final designs, which will be revealed in early Fall 2025 as part of Old School Square’s Centennial Celebration. As part of her selection, Torras will also receive:

  • $5,000 design commission

  • A Spotlight Gallery feature at the Cornell Art Museum

  • Recognition across all branding and media campaigns

  • Special honors at the official unveiling event

"This campus belongs to the community, and we are overjoyed that thousands of you came together to choose the winning artist,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director of the Delray DDA. “We are honored to collaborate with Patricia to create a logo that celebrates the rich legacy of Old School Square—while boldly looking ahead to its vibrant future."

Legacy Through Art reflects Delray Beach’s deep commitment to community, creativity, and cultural preservation—ensuring that Old School Square continues to inspire generations to come.

 
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