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The Christmas ExperienceDecember 17 thru January 6, 2013

A Christmas Multi Cultural TraditionPresented by:

The Christmas Experience

Creating Events to Reach the Hispanic CommunityA Frank Nieves Productions

Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Broward CountyPuerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Broward County

Founded in 2000 by Frank Nieves, The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has become the most active Hispanic Chamber in the county. With over 300 members, PRH Chamber conducts over 30 events a year from luncheon to business expos grand openingsChamber conducts over 30 events a year, from luncheon to business expos, grand openings, networking events, and events honoring our community leaders. The Chamber, now celebrating their 12th anniversary, has  and still continues to support various charity events  and organizations.

Known for the amount of business that it generates for their members and visitors, many entrepreneurs have launched their businesses using Chamber relationships which have led to the establishment of a successful business in our community.

N th PRH Ch b f B d i f th fi P t Ri Hi i h b th tNow the PRH Chamber of Broward is one of the five Puerto Rican Hispanic chambers that comprise the Puerto Rican Hispanic USA Round Table. This gives the Chamber members the opportunity to network statewide and find contact never before possible. The PRH USA Round Table is composed of: Polk, Palm Beach, Broward, Duval, Clay, Counties and now in P t Ri ll ti t t i t b i it A l d Hi i h bPuerto Rico, all creating events to assist our business community. A leader Hispanic chamber in the 500 years celebration of Florida. We are a big “Family” under  one logo! 

P d h l iP d h l iProceeds are to help our communityProceeds are to help our community

Mission

My First Horizon is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to provide quality residentialMy First Horizon is a not for profit organization dedicated to provide quality residential placement and advocate safety, dignity, independence and civil rights for individuals with developmental disabilities. My First Horizon Group Home Inc. is committed to helping individuals live, work and enjoy the leisure activities that help integrate the individual to the communityand achieve their personal goalsand achieve their personal goals. Goals

My First Horizon Group Home, Inc. has a single-family home located in Hollywood, Florida surrounded within a pleasant neighborhood with spacious bedrooms, adequate yard spaceand a swimming pool. Its convenient central location is within close proximity to shopping malls, restaurants, parks, recreation, and public transportation. It is the goal of My First Horizon, Inc. to dramatically improve the quality of life for developmentally disabled residents.The group home model will support an interdisciplinary approach with all service providers,family and friends of the individuals served. Individualized intervention will be implemented to modify behavior, while Teaching \ and maintaining functional, social, communication andliving skills so residents can be more self-reliant.

PR Fiestas Patronales PR Fiestas Patronales A Hispanic TraditionA Hispanic TraditionA Hispanic TraditionA Hispanic Tradition

• In most Hispanic countries, fiestas are usually held in the townsquare, these festivals are colorful displays of pride and joy, featuringsquare, these festivals are colorful displays of pride and joy, featuringparades, games, rides, regional food, and live entertainment. MostFiestas Patronales feature: verbenas (in Spanish‐speaking cultures, averbena is a country fair, modest amusement park, and/or a danceparty, especially one held at night with live entertainment by famousinternational or local singers), amusement rides, and street vendors;among other things, during the celebration. The famous group“Menudo” and many others began their career by singing at theseevents in Puerto Rico

Now Celebrating the Christmas SeasonNow Celebrating the Christmas Season

Park Layout Over 40 acres of Entertainment

ComponentsM lti C lt l Ch i t F i & Bi EMulti-Cultural Christmas Fair & Biz Expos

In over 40 Acres of Lightning and Entertainment

Lighted Ch i tm Cit ith S nt the Th ee King &•Lighted Christmas City with Santa, the Three Kings &more

•Multi Cultural New Years Eve Celebration•Various Hispanic cultural pavilionsp p•Giant Stage with Grammy Winners and World KnownPerformers

•Three Kings Multi Hispanic Cultural Parade •Business Networking Events•Business Networking Events•Business Expo•Arts & Craft•Developmental Disability Awareness Special Day•Community Safety & Healthcare Day•Guinness World Record Salsa Dancing Event•Carnivals, over 30 rides for all ages and family members •Hispanic and Other Food Stands•Hispanic and Other Food Stands•VIP Areas•And much more

Subject to change without notice

Uniting Our FamiliesUniting Our FamiliesUniting Our FamiliesUniting Our Families

A Multi Cultural Fair & Amusement Park New Years Eve Celebration. With today’s economy in to

consideration we are bringing to South Florida’s Community for the first time an event to unite Community for the first time an event to unite

the family in this so important celebration. A New Years Family Celebration for the entire family. A Disney World type New years celebration with Disney World type New years celebration with

carnivals like the best County Fair, all type of food, entertainment for all ages, the right musical show and at the right price to make it the New Years

Eve alternative for family to unite.

The first edition of Fiestas Patronales of Pembroke Pines Florida was held in The first edition of Fiestas Patronales of Pembroke Pines Florida was held in 2001. Since, well over 150 thousand people have visited this family oriented event full of culture, tradition, Hispanic food, carnivals and some of the best Latin Music in the world. This year, to celebrate its 12th anniversary we are gearing up to revive the Golden era of Salsa, Fiestas Patronales brings you g ar ng up to r th Go n ra of Sa sa, F stas atrona s r ngs you Fiestas All Star, “The Concert”.

An ensemble of handpicked first line performers selected from those who have performed during the past 11 years of the Fiestas Patronales. This 20 piece p g p y porchestra has been especially assembled to bring you the best Latin concert you have attended in many years. This concert will bring you the best Salsa sounds from both New York and Puerto Rico and the world; it will take you back in time to the golden era of the salsa explosion. Featuring salsa top performers such as Herman Olivera Mario Ortiz Chino Nunez Larry Harlow Andy Harlow Sal Herman Olivera, Mario Ortiz, Chino Nunez, Larry Harlow, Andy Harlow, Sal Cuevas, Marlow Rosado, Melena, Juan Rivera, Yoko, and many other virtuoso players and vocalists. This concert will be captured on film; we know that with time, this recording will become a collector's item. You need to be part of this concert, The Remaking of Salsa”. , g

This colorful parade celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany, which is held 12 days after Christmas.

This colorful parade celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany, which is held 12 days after Christmas.

It marks the end of the biblical journey of the Three Wise Men, who followed a star to Bethlehem to see baby Jesus and bring him gifts. This is a very popular

tradition among the Hispanic community, especially for kids as they get their last opportunity to receive their holiday season gift. Back in the old days children

It marks the end of the biblical journey of the Three Wise Men, who followed a star to Bethlehem to see baby Jesus and bring him gifts. This is a very popular

tradition among the Hispanic community, especially for kids as they get their last opportunity to receive their holiday season gift. Back in the old days children opportunity to receive their holiday season gift. Back in the old days children

would place grass mostly inside of a shoe box and slide them under their beds so when Three Kings arrive, the camels will have some to eat while the Kings deliver

their gifts to the children.

opportunity to receive their holiday season gift. Back in the old days children would place grass mostly inside of a shoe box and slide them under their beds so when Three Kings arrive, the camels will have some to eat while the Kings deliver

their gifts to the children.

The event will be one of a kind since it will take place inside the Pembroke Pines City Center streets, making it a very safe and secure parade for all attendees with no

room for traffic accidents. It will be full of colorful floaters with music, displays, live animals, and of course The Three Kings. This year the Grand

Marshall of our parade will be the legendary world known Salsa Singer from

The event will be one of a kind since it will take place inside the Pembroke Pines City Center streets, making it a very safe and secure parade for all attendees with no

room for traffic accidents. It will be full of colorful floaters with music, displays, live animals, and of course The Three Kings. This year the Grand

Marshall of our parade will be the legendary world known Salsa Singer from Marshall of our parade will be the legendary, world known Salsa Singer from Puerto Rico Andy Montañez, as he celebrates his 50th anniversary in the Salsa

scene. The parade will end at a pre-designated area where children will have the opportunity to take pictures for great future memories.

You can enjoy Andy Montañez repertoire on our main stage as we close this 12th

Marshall of our parade will be the legendary, world known Salsa Singer from Puerto Rico Andy Montañez, as he celebrates his 50th anniversary in the Salsa

scene. The parade will end at a pre-designated area where children will have the opportunity to take pictures for great future memories.

You can enjoy Andy Montañez repertoire on our main stage as we close this 12thYou can enjoy Andy Montañez repertoire on our main stage as we close this 12edition of Fiestas Patronales.

Gran Finally:

You can enjoy Andy Montañez repertoire on our main stage as we close this 12edition of Fiestas Patronales.

Gran Finally:Andy Montanez Live in ConcertAndy Montanez Live in Concert

Why do more Hispanics follow Fiestas Patronales Why do more Hispanics follow Fiestas Patronales than any other event in Broward?than any other event in Broward?than any other event in Broward? than any other event in Broward? 

Because it is our tradition!Because it is our tradition!

• The  Fiestas Patronales & Business Expo started as a Puerto Rican festival, it has become the most popular event among the Hispanic community in south Florida. As celebrated each year in Pembroke Pines, South Florida brings the Hispanic tradition to life. Now a 21 day Multi Cultural extravaganza the only of its type in the Nation, people are awaiting with great anticipation.

• Fiestas Patronales provides an environment suitable for infants, teenagers, adults and the business community all rolled up in one.  This celebration includes:  art exhibits, business products and services, carnivals rides, music and traditions.  When it comes to security we use private security and local police support. Being able to create the right blend of p y p pp g gcomponents has made it possible for Fiestas Patronales to successfully bring families & businesses alike together in a secure, educational  and enjoyable family environment. 

• Co‐sponsored and organized by prestigious names such as The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Broward County an 12 year established chamber of commerceChamber of Commerce of Broward County, an 12 year established chamber of commerce one of the most active in the county, My First Horizon, Inc., an IRS approved (501‐C3) not for profit entity dedicated to serving the underprivileged developmentally disabled community, and Frank Nieves Productions, with over 35 years in the industry, we have managed to engage a synergetic marriage of families and the business like no other event in Southengage a synergetic marriage of families and the business like no other event in South Florida.

What to expect from this event:What to expect from this event:• Over 50,000 visitors

A Multi Cultural Christmas Extravagance Family event

• A Family safe event y

• Community Safety & Healthcare Fair

• Grammy and world known performers drawing consumers of all ages

• Business Expo to bring the best of the business community• Business Expo to bring the best of the business community

• Authentic Multicultural arts and crafts  

• Authentic Multi Cultural Food  

• Over 30 carnival rides for all ages 

• Multi Cultural folklore & traditions shows

• Youth and Community education exhibitsy

• Business receptions to network with our sponsors, business community and other organizations (Chambers , Charity organizations, etc)g , )

• Red Carpet VIP Reception for our dignitaries, sponsors and exclusive VIP guests 

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