Hollywood, Florida: All America City and
Revitalized Beach Destination for Sun-sational Experiences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Judy Erickson
Hollywood, Florida Office of Tourism
(954) 921-3478
Email: jerickson@hollywoodfl.org

OCEANDANCE 2008

HOLLYWOOD, FL - Ring in the New Year with beauty and grace at OceanDance 2008 on Hollywood Beach.

The 10th annual cultural event, which is produced by the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, features performances by a leading dance company on a seaside stage beneath the stars December 30th & 31st.

Hollywood’s award-winning Blue Wave beaches and oceanfront pedestrian Broadwalk, the only one of its kind in all of Florida, provide the perfect backdrop for this breathtaking cultural program, which will be presented at 8 p.m. Tues., Dec. 30th and 9:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 31st. The New Year’s Eve performance will feature a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

There is no charge for general admission to OceanDance 2008. VIP packages are available, which include reserved parking, complimentary cocktails from an open bar, table seating on a beachside deck, and New Year’s Eve party favors and a glass of champagne at midnight to welcome 2009.

OceanDance is one of several cultural events offered free of charge in Hollywood, including heritage festivals, concerts, the monthly ArtWalk series, live entertainment in the stunning 10-acre ArtsPark at Young Circle, and Music & Dancing Under the Stars at the outdoor Hollywood Beach Theater.

Hollywood also boasts dozens of Zagat-rated restaurants offering gourmet cuisine, international fare and fresh Florida seafood, in settings both elegant and casual. Dine right on the ocean along the auto-free, 2.5-mile Broadwalk or in the heart of the vibrant downtown arts and entertainment district with its eclectic mix of restaurants, jazz clubs, boutiques and art galleries.

Hollywood's unique identity as a destination where modern amenities blend with Old Florida charm is reflected in its inventory of more than 5,000 hotel rooms ranging from AAA-rated luxury resorts and boutique-style hotels to quaint seaside inns, motels and Superior Small Lodging (SSL)-certified properties with all the comforts of home. "Hot deals" offered by local lodging operators - including special golf, spa and romantic getaway packages - are available on the Hollywood Office of Tourism (HOT) website, where the best available online rate is guaranteed.

Hollywood is ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. For more information on this appealing seaside destination, contact the Hollywood Office of Tourism at 1-877-672-2468 or take an informative virtual tour at www.visithollywoodfl.org.

About Hollywood, Florida
Situated between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood, Florida, the 2007 All-America City and one of Fodor's 2009 "Best Beaches for Families," is a desirable year-round destination offering more than 5,000 hotel rooms at a variety of hotels, resorts and Superior Small Lodgings. Minutes away from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport and home to Port Everglades, the largest cruise port in the world, Hollywood visitors enjoy seven miles of Blue Wave beaches; a two-and-a-half-mile European-style Broadwalk lined with cafés, restaurants, boutique and full-service hotels and resorts as well as vacation apartments facing the ocean; a revitalized Historic Downtown Hollywood and new ArtsPark at Young Circle; and an array of activities including first-class shopping, waterfront, nature and dining experiences. For more information about Hollywood, FL, contact the Hollywood Office of Tourism at (877) 672-2468 or visit www.visithollywoodfl.org.