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This is a list of selected Holiday activities and boat parades which may be of interest to local boaters and residence of Pinellas County, Florida. Any Suggestions for inclusion will be added as requested.
Happy Holidays from Boat Dreams Florida!
John's Pass Christmas Village
When: December 8, 2007 5pm to December 24, 2007 10pm
Where: John's Pass VillageVillage Blvd.Madeira Beach, Fl 33708
With more than 125 unique restaurants and shops to browse in John's Pass Village, your shopping experience will offer an extensive selection of one of a kind and distinctive gifts and certificates. You'll be certain to find something for everyone on your list! Special events include an Art and Craft and Merchants Sidewalk Sale, Photo ops with Santa, Toys for Tots Drive, Christmas lights, and a village stroll. For a complete schedule visit www.johnspassfestivals.com or contact Suzanne King at 727-391-6025
Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade
When: December 9, 2007 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club 400 Treasure Island CausewayTreasure Island, FL 33706
Residents of all Communities are invited to the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club to watch the parade and enjoy an evening of live entertainment, a visit by Santa Claus, complementary clam chowder, hot dogs, Christmas cake, hot apple cider and coffee. A cash bar will also be available. Parade starts at 6:20 p.m. and will pass through the Treasure Island Causeway bridge at 7:00 p.m. It will end at John's Pass at 8:15 p.m. The parade is followed by a "WINNERS CELEBRATION" at Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club. Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is a contributing sponsor for this event.
Babes In Toyland
12/7/2007 - 12/7/2007 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Pier800 2nd Ave. N.E.St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3521 Holiday musical celebration. Free. For more information, call 727-821-6443. Map » Website »
Holiday Tree Lighting
12/7/2007 - 12/7/2007 Downtown Safety Harbor Main StreetSafety Harbor, FL
The City of Safety Harbor's annual tree lighting event. Come join in the holiday spirit. For more information, call 727-724-1572.Map » Website »
19th Annual Lighted Boat Parade Festivities
12/8/2007 - 12/8/20074pm
The Pier800 2nd Ave. N.E.St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3521
Entertainment will begin with a performance by the Dicken's Carolers. These period-attired performers will brighten your holiday season with all of the songs you remember and know. A special performance by Tuba Christmas will take place in the Waterside Courtyard. Al Santana, from WSJT 94.1FM, will emcee the Bruce Watters Lighted Boat Parade from the east side of The Pier.Map » Website »
The Bruce Watters Jewelers 19th Annual Lighted Boat Parade
12/8/2007 - 12/8/20076:30pm
The Pier 800 2nd Ave. N.E.St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3521
Presented by Brighthouse Networks and the Rotary Club of St. Petersburg, the Lighted Boat Parade will take place on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront For boater entry, call the Rotary Office at 727.822.3277 or visit www.sprotary.org to download a registration form. The registration fee is a tax-deductible donation to the Rotary Club of St. Petersburg and supports the Children's Dream Fund and other Rotary charities.Map » Website
Poinsettia Tree Photo Opportunity
12/22/2007 - 12/22/200710am - 4:30pm
Sunken Gardens 1825 4th St. N.St. Petersburg, FL 33704-4397
Bring the family amd take a holiday photo in front of the beautiful splendor of the Poinsettia Tree in the Garden. $8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 2 to 11, free under 2. Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, this 100 year old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers and a butterfly gardenFor more information, call 727-551-3100.Map » Website »
Dicken's Carolers 12/22/2007 - 12/22/2007 4pm - 6pm
The Pier 800 2nd Ave. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3521
The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 4 to 6 p.m. Holiday musical celebration. Free. For more information, call 727-821-6443.Map » Website »
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"
12/23/2007 - 12/23/2007 2 pm & 7 pm
Mahaffey Theater at Progress Energy Center 400 1st St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 The story that has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving. Ebenezer Scrooge, a most unrepentant, miserly fellow, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Christmases: Past, Present and Future. Superb sets, genius costume design and extra special effects by renowned magician Franz Harary all help Producers Inc. put an extraordinary twist on this holiday favorite! For more information, call 727-892-5798.Map » Website »
Christmas Eve "Light The Bayou" Display
12/24/2007 - 12/24/2007
Tarpon Springs Library Lane Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Sunset Hills Elementary School is proud to announce the annual Christmas Eve display of lambathes at Spring Bayou. A beautiful sight with the walkways of Craig Park glowing in the holiday spirit. For the sum of $1 a bag can be prepared with the name of your firm and placed around the Bayou. All requests are honored large or small. If the weather is inclement the lighting will be on January 5th the Eve of the Epiphany. For further information contact Sunset Hlls Elementary School 727-943-5523.Map » Website »
"A Jingle Bell Pops" Orchestral Concert
12/29/2007 - 12/29/2007 2pm & 8pm
Mahaffey Theater at Progress Energy Center 400 1st St. S.St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Presented by the Florida Orchestra. Brighten up your holiday season and get in a holly-jolly, jingle bell mood with a sleigh-load of Christmas carols, yuletide tunes, a festive sing-along and more in this joyous concert for the entire family! For more information, call 727-892-5798.Map » Website »
Grand Central Stroll - Salute to New Year & Resolutions
12/29/2007 - 12/29/2007 5pm - 8pm
Grand Central Business District 2429 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Grand Central District is the up and coming neighborhood in St. Petersburg that offers a unique combination of commercial, office and residential activity! If you haven?t been here in a while, you?re in for a surprise. And if you?ve never been here before, you?re in for a real treat. Take in the neighborhood?s historic as well as new architecture. Visit a thriving antique's community. Walk to galleries, restaurants, and unique shops.Businesses are open late for you to enjoy specials, music, movies, shopping, nightspots and more. A Florida Main Street Community. Free. For more information, call 727-328-7086.Map » Website »
3rd Annual Winter Art Walk
12/29/2007 - 12/30/2007
BayWalk146 2nd Ave. N.St. Petersburg, FL 33701Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show and sale of arts and crafts by local artists. Music, food and greyhound adoption. For more information, call 727-384-6000.Map » Website »
Outback Bowl Beach Day
12/30/2007 - 12/30/200711AM - 4PMClearwater Beach Hilton400 Mandalay Ave.Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 This free event features performances and competitions by team bands and cheerleaders as well as a pre-football meeting of the players and coaches who will be facing each other in the New Year's Day bowl game. This beachside pep rally includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. For more information, call 727-461-3222.Map »
Outback Bowl's Teco Energy Parade & Ybor Bowl Blast
12/31/2007 - 12/31/20075:30 PMYbor City, Tampa Eclectic Ybor City is the site of this festive celebration featuring the TECO Energy Parade, a pep rally by the marching bands, cheerleaders and a spectacular fireworks show. The parade will feature floats and thirty marching bands. This free family event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue. The fireworks show blasts off at 8:15 p.m. For more information, call 813-874-2695.
2007 St. Petersburg First Night
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2007
City of St. PetersburgDowntown St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Downtown St. Petersburg comes together with more than 20 venues featured in this alcohol-free celebration for adults and children alike. Centered around the Pier and Vinoy basin, First Night features everything from fire sculptures to music, dancing, poetry, puppetry, theater, art, games and fireworks at midnight. Event hours are 2:00 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 727-823-8906.Map » Website »
New Year's Eve at The Pier
12/31/2007 - 12/31/20071pm - 1amThe Pier Courtyard800 2nd Ave. N.E.St. Petersburg, FL 33701Celebrations and family activities throughout the day. The "Suncoast Band" performs in the Waterside Courtyard. For more information, call 727-821-6443.Map » Website »
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