Moonlight Cemetery Tour

1301 South Dixie Highway,West Palm Beach FL 33401

19 November, 2021

Description

This is NOT a haunted tour! This is a historical and informative tour about our pioneers and people of the past. Tour Details This tour takes place outside and will require participants to walk and stand for approximately 1.5 hours. There are uneven pathways within the cemetery and limited lighting.Volunteer Tour Guides will lead the historical tour while utilizing a portable sound system.Please arrive between 10 and 15 minutes early in order to ensure parking and check-in process prior to the tour start.Parks & Recreation Staff will be located near the entrance of the cemetery's "Center Circle" to direct parking, collect Participant Waiver Forms and any donations.Please note that registration for the next tour (January 17) opens exactly ONE week before the current month's tour (November 12).FAQsCOVID-19 Protocols:Masks are recommended for unvaccinated guests.Please stay home if you are feeling unwell or exhibiting COVID symptoms.What should I bring: Wear closed toe shoes Completed Participant Waiver FormBring a flash lightInsect repellent, if neededAn umbrella or rain jacket, if neededOptional Cemetery Donation:Please bring exact cash. No checks or credit card donations will be accepted. Donation receipts are available upon request. Parking: You can either park directly at the cemetery, locate a public spot on a side street and walk to cemetery entrance, or at the Norton Museum parking lot directly next door, if available. If you decide to park at the cemetery, you will NOT be able to depart until the tour is over. We arrange the parking down the aisles of the cemetery, which results in single file parking. Parking on a side street or at the Norton parking lot would allow you to depart early, if needed. Check In: You do NOT need to bring a printed Eventbrite Ticket with you. After parking, please check in with the Parks and Recreation Staff located near the "Center Circle" to fill out a Participant Waiver Form. Restrooms: There are NO public restrooms in the cemetery.Come prepared and make sure you take the time to "Go" before arriving.The tour is an hour and half long and the nearest restroom is a couple blocks away from the cemetery. Inclement Weather: If inclement weather is expected at 75% or greater, or a severe storm watch or warning has been issued prior to program starting time, Parks and Recreation Staff will contact Registered Participants by email to cancel tour and on the Eventbrite Event Site. Once onsite, weather will be monitored by the Parks and Recreation Staff. If heavy rain, lightening or thunder occur, tour participants will be asked to retreat to their vehicles for safety and the tour will be concluded. If tour is cancelled, please sign up for our next tour on Eventbrite. Event Contact:Michelle Terebinski, Recreation Manager City of West Palm Beach / Parks and Recreation / Volunteer Services Office: (561) 804-4906 Email: [email protected]