On Wednesday, Nov. 27, don’t miss the Holiday Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. where a variety of local vendors will feature fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products, native plants and even some special holiday treats. Stop by behind Raw & Juicy in the Amphitheater! On Friday, grab your blankets and head down to the Seaside Amphitheater at 7 p.m., Nov. 29, for a holiday edition of Central Square Cinema on the lawn in Central Square.
Holiday events continue on Saturday, Nov. 30, beginning with the weekly Seaside Farmers Market from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Then grab your spot along 30A for the Annual South Walton Christmas Parade. This SEASIDE® and 30A tradition begins at 4 p.m. in front of Seagrove Plaza. Residents and visitors share in the glory as participants march 1.5 miles down Scenic Highway 30A from Seagrove decked in their Christmas best on festive holiday floats. The parade ends in SEASIDE® as visitors welcome Santa Claus to town in a horse-drawn carriage.
Parade participants should meet at the Seagrove Plaza at Garrett Realty on 30A no later than 3:15 p.m. with decorated entries. Registration for parade participants is required; please visit the www.seasidefl.com website calendar or http://www.seasidefl.com/highlights/ and click on the link to print and email or fax a registration form.
The celebration continues with Turn on the Town at the conclusion of the parade as Santa and Mrs. Claus take the stage in the Seaside Amphitheater. Santa, master of ceremonies for the evening, will invite all of the kids to join him in front of the stage for a sing-a-long before magically brightening up the town. Then, the countdown begins in unison to “Turn on the Town” and exactly on cue, the magnificent 24-foot tree lights up; all of downtown Seaside is illuminated with bright, holiday lights! Following the lighting, bring your camera for photos with the jolly man from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Make plans to be in SEASIDE® in December as the merchants bring back the popular Pensacola Symphony Orchestra performing under the stars Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and allow the sounds of the season to remind you of all the magic of the holidays! Then roll in New Year’s Eve at the 6th Annual Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration! On Dec. 31, experience a spectacular, family-friendly party featuring live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and a memorable finale! Festivities begin at 6 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Seaside Farmers Market - Saturdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Holiday Farmers Market - Wednesday, Nov. 27 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Holiday Movie Night - Friday, Nov. 29 (7 p.m.)
Turn on the Town - Saturday, Nov. 30 (4-8 p.m.)
DECEMBER
Seaside Farmers Market - Saturdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
First Friday ArtWalk - Friday, Dec. 6 (5-8 p.m.)
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert - Saturday, Dec. 21 (5:30 p.m.)
New Year’s Eve Celebration - Tuesday, December 31 (6 p.m.-12 a.m.)
