This
weekend’s calendar of events features holiday events GALORE. If you feel like really
getting into the holiday spirit of Santa Claus, Christmas carols, parades and more, then there is no doubt you’ll
find an event that interests you! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to
the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.
The
Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a wonderful and safe weekend! Enjoy!
Saturday,
December 13, 2014:
City of Destin’s 30th Annual Christmas Parade
Time: 10 a.m.
This year’s theme is “Christmas Trees &
Memories, Celebrating Destin’s 30 Years.” The floats will start at Downtown
Destin Shopping Center (Old Time Pottery) and travel West down Harbor Blvd.
(Hwy. 98) to Nightown on Stahlman Avenue. Please stand on the north side of
Harbor Blvd. to watch the floats.
A Dickens Christmas
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| Photos provided by Emerald Coast Theatre Company. |
Visit with Santa
December 13-14
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: noon – 4 p.m.
Children can bring their wish list to Santa!
All of Santa’s guests receive a special treat.
2nd Saturday Market
23 Eglin Parkway
SE
Downtown Fort
Walton Beach
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
There will be
vendors set up outside with Christmas decor, Christmas gift items, furniture,
shabby/chic, hand crafted items, home decor, home furnishings and so much more.
Hamburgers and hotdogs will also be available for those who work up an appetite
from shopping!
The Voices of Christmas at FWB First United Methodist Church
Fort Walton Beach
First United Methodist Church
103 First Street
SE
Fort Walton Beach
Located off of Highway 98, behind De' France Antiques and Flea Market
Time: 7-8:15 p.m.
The story of
Christmas will unfold through the “voices” of witnesses (narration) echoed by
the voices of the choir singing familiar holiday carols along with new
Christmas anthems.
Lunch With Santa
AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Head on over to
AJ's after the Destin Christmas Parade for "Lunch with Santa"! This
is a free, family event for everyone to enjoy. There will be live music with
Cheryl Jones, arts & crafts with Build-A-Bear, cookie decorating, games, a
Home Depot workshop, face painting, a bouncy house and so much more! You can
also visit with Santa and tell him what you’d like for Christmas!
Sunday,
December 14, 2014:
Destin Harbor Boat Parade
HarborWalk
Village
Destin
Time: 6 p.m.
The Destin Harbor
will be dancing with holiday lights and cheer during the 28th Annual
Destin Boat Parade. Come enjoy live music, children’s arts and crafts, and hot
chocolate! Visit Santa Claus from noon to 4 p.m. The boat parade begins at 6
p.m. Following the parade, will be a spectacular fireworks display over the
Destin Harbor.
ARTwalk on the Harbor
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Art event along
the Destin Boardwalk from HarborWalk Village to AJ’s, featuring local and
regional artists and vendors. This event is free to the public and takes place on the third Sunday of every month.
Breakfast with
Santa at Emerald Grande
Grande Vista Bar
and Grill, located inside Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor
Boulevard
Destin
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Bring the
holiday season to life! Children can enjoy a delicious and festive breakfast
with Santa at the Grande Vista Bar and Grill! For reservations, please contact 850.424.0621.
Some Sunday Brunch spots in and around Destin:
Crab Island Cantina, Destin Harbor crabislandcantina.com
Harry T’s, Destin Harbor harryts.com
Angler’s Beachside Grill, Okaloosa Island
Boardwalk anglersgrill.com
McGuire’s Irish Pub, Destin mcguiresirishpub.com
*For a full, detailed list of holiday events
taking place on the Destin Harbor this weekend, check out destinchamber.com/events/Holiday.
