Paradise News Magazine

SNOW DAYS at the Florida Aquarium
2020-12-26 - 2021-01-01 | The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Florida Aquarium is safely bringing back one of Tampa Bay’s most popular Holiday traditions, Snow Days, with new and safe ways to play. From December 26-31st, guests can engage in a snowball-throwing contest on the Aquarium’s rooftop. Guests will be able to toss snowballs at “sea monster” targets, in order to fight ocean pollution. These targets will be made up of items that cause ocean pollution such as plastic bags or bottles.
This event is a great opportunity for kids and adults alike to enjoy real snow in Florida! This event will also feature real snow for guests to create their own snowman or snow creation. Snow will be falling on the outdoor plaza, and there will be socially distant dance parties where guests can enjoy the snow while listening to Holiday classics.
Visitors can enjoy Snow Days with extended hours at the Aquarium all week long from 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Aquarium has many other Holiday events to make the Holiday season special. Visit socially distant Santa at the Aquarium on December 19th from 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Santa will be inside of a “snow globe” which allows families to safely visit with Santa. Join us for Ugly Sweaters Under the Sea presented by Corona, for a 21+ night at the Aquarium on Friday, December 18. Guests will receive a Corona beverage or Holiday cocktail on us, will have all access to the Aquarium at night, and will have a snowball throwing contest on the Aquarium rooftop. Learn more about Holiday events at the Aquarium by visiting: www.flaquarium.org/holiday-events.

St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory Nutcracker Livestream
2020-12-20 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | VIRTUAL EVENT
The St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory is proud to present The Nutcracker via Livestream to your homes!
Join us for the timeless holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. Artistic Director, Servy Gallardo’s rendition will be sure to have you laughing, crying, cheering and wanting to dance along!
Sunday, December 20, 2020 3pm showtime
Live from the SPBC Blue Theater at the Jonathan & Sarah Bailie Studio
After you register, be sure to login early for backstage interviews!
Watch SPBC’s Nutcracker Livestream!

Gulfport Third Saturday IndieFaire
2020-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Welcome to Third Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.

For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/indiefaire/

St. Pete Beach Santa Drive-by Parade
2020-12-19 | St. Pete Beach, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
December 19th will be a special day here in St. Pete Beach. Santa and his crew will be driving through our beach town beginning at 10am. Santa’s team will be sharing the route with us soon so we can all plan to create signs, decorate and celebrate in a safe way this year.
Parents and Guardians, here is a message especially for you!
To experience some extra special personalized magic from Santa Claus during the parade we invite you to make a fun custom sign for Santa on one side of the sign. On the other side write your kid/kids names large as possible in a big black marker. When Santa Claus is passing by your house and the kids are waving to him. You the parents will flip the sign around. It is important to make sure the kids can not see this happening. ( this is when you parents become Magicians and help with the magic) Santa will then personally say Merry Christmas to your kids with their names. Your kids will be so happy and shocked that Santa Claus knows their name/names personally. We look forward to creating this very nice and special experience for your kids during this holiday season.

St. Pete Beach Movies in the Park- The Santa Clause
2020-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Join us for some holiday cheer in Horan park! On December 4th, 11th and 18th we’ll be showing great holiday classics on the big screen! Tickets are required for movie entry and are $5 per ticket. 1 ticket provides enough space for up to 8 people to share. Movie starts at approximately 6:30pm but make sure to come early and join in on all the fun holiday activities as well as shopping from local vendors to find that perfect holiday gift!
Movie Schedule:
Dec 4: Elf
Dec 11: The Polar Express
Dec 18: The Santa Clause
To purchase tickets please visit: https://st-pete-beach-community-center.ticketleap.com/christmas-movies-in-the-park/dates
For vendor information click here: Market vendor form 2020
For more information call us at 727-363-9245

Madeira Beach Free Movie in the Park- ELF
2020-12-18 17:30 - 21:30 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Join the Madeira Beach Recreation Department for a Free Movie In The Park on December 18th at 6:30pm. We will be screening ELF for a nice holiday movie in R.O.C. Park. The movie will begin at 6:30pm, shortly after sunset. Attendees may begin arriving at 5:30pm to claim their free physically distanced space. Chairs, blankets, and personal coolers are allowed.

Address: R.O.C. Park – 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 33708

54th Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights & Merry Beach Market
2020-12-12 18:30 - 21:30 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Join the City of Madeira Beach in R.O.C. Park on Dec. 12th for the Merry Beach Market at 2pm hosted by the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce and stay to watch the 54th Annual Holiday Boat Parade which begins at 6:30pm

*Interested vendors contact the Treasure Island Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce for availability- 727-360-4121

Merry Beach Market event info: Here

Register online here or visit at the Marina location at 503 150th Ave. Madeira Beach

35th Annual BCYC Lighted Holiday Boat Parade
2020-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Gulfport, Gulfport, FL, United States
The Boca Ciega Yacht Club (BCYC), a not for profit
organization, is announcing the 35th year of its Lighted Christmas Boat
Parade which will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 beginning at 6:30
pm. BCYC conducts the boat parade to generate donations and other support
for the Gulfport Police Department’s Operation Santa charity which
provides gifts to children whose Christmas’s would otherwise be less
joyous without the generous support of the Gulfport community. This year
will mark BCYC’s 20th year of proudly supporting this wonderful program.
The Annual Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is an all-volunteer event
organized by the members of BCYC and is an event happily shared with the
residents of Gulfport, South Pasadena, and St. Petersburg. Members spend
many hours planning and then decorating their boats for maximum enjoyment.
This year has been a very hard year for everyone and BCYC is happy to
“flip it” so instead of soliciting donations from local businesses to be
prizes for the boat captains, BCYC will instead purchase gift certificates
from the local businesses as the prizes. We want to support our local
community in a year that has been difficult and as many of our long-time
supporters are struggling.
The parade will begin by entering the Gulfport Municipal Marina at
approximately 6:30 pm. It will then travel past the William’s Pier &
Casino in Gulfport past the beaches and into the canals of Town Shores
Condominiums and Pasadena Yacht Club Estates before returning to BCYC.
This year, due to social-distancing and other safety protocols, BCYC has
canceled the post-parade party.
There is an entry fee for each boat of two unwrapped toys or a monetary
donation (checks must be made out to “Operation Santa”). Each year toys
are collected for “Operation Santa,” and presented to Gulfport’s Police
Department for distribution to needy children. Both sail and power boats
are welcome to join in the fun and this event is open to both members and
non-members.
Registration is available online at
http://www.sailbcyc.org/ChristmasBoatParade.

Pass-a-Grille and Vina Del Mar Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
2020-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Merry Pier, 801 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Pass-a-Grille and Vina Del Mar’s Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is set for December 12th leaving Merry Pier at 6pm. Get all the details at merrypier.com.

Florida Botanical Gardens Plant & Gift Sale
2020-12-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL, 33774, United States
More than 45 vendors on site! An assortment of plants, including tropical plants, orchids, herbs, bromeliads, citrus, bamboo, begonias, and fruit trees. Specialty vendors with a variety of items for gift-giving: unique clothing, jewelry, garden art, ceramics, doggie treats, honey, body lotions, candles and more. The Botanical Bounty Gift Shop will be on site, offering exquisite botanically-themed products.
Suggested donation: $5 a person, children 12 and under and FBGF Members FREE.
Free Parking: 12211 Walsingham Road and 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL.
This event is RAIN or SHINE.

St. Pete Beach Holiday Movies in the Park- The Polar Express
2020-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States

PARC Virtual Black Tie Gala
2020-12-04 19:00 - 2020-12-11 21:30 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Celebrate from a distance with PARC!
Date: December 4th – 11th

Video Premier Time: Dec. 4th, 7 p.m.
Run Dates: Dec. 4th, 7:00 p.m. until Dec. 11th, 9:30pm

Cost: The event is free for all. Please consider supporting PARC through Online Donations and participating in our Online Auction.

Log on: Join us by logging on to:
https://www.parc-fl.org/virtual-black-tie-gala/

Virtual Master of Ceremonies:
Dick Crippen – Senior Advisor, Tampa Bay Rays

38th Annual Boley Centers Jingle Bell Run
2020-11-27 - 2020-12-11 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Boley Centers 38th Annual Jingle Bell Run supports the non-profit mission of Boley Centers who has been providing permanent housing, employment, and mental health services for the past 50 Years.

There are hundreds of virtual runs to choose from this year, but why not choose one that makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness?

100% of the proceeds go back into our housing programs and services and you can tune in live on December 11 to see and hear the best local bands streaming your favorite holiday classics.

Holiday Lights & Rides in the Park
2020-11-26 - 2021-01-03 | Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL, 33771, United States
This family-fun annual tradition presented by the City of Largo features spectacular holiday light displays, the whimsical flying elephant-themed Jumbo ride, and a seven-story Ferris wheel that offers a bird’s-eye view of the 70-acre Largo Central Park and more than 2 million twinkling LED lights.
Park admission is free. Rides are $5 each or 5 for $20. Food and beverages are available from onsite vendors.
The rides are open nightly from 5 to 11 pm Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 3. The holiday light displays are on till 10 pm.
Park visitors are encouraged to wear a holiday face covering and practice social distancing.
For more information, call 866-666-3247.

Victorian Christmas Stroll
2020-11-21 - 2020-12-31 | Henry B Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33616, United States
To ensure your safety, masks and temperature checks are required before entering the Museum.

The 39th annual Victorian Christmas Stroll starts this week! We’ve added additional dates this year, and look forward to celebrating an old fashioned holiday with you soon.

The Victorian Christmas Stroll runs November 21 – December 31, 10 am – 5 pm daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). To keep visitors, volunteers and staff safe, capacity is limited, and timed tickets are available now. Purchase yours today, and know that you are enjoying our exhibits and displays in a safe environment.

Experience lavish decorations, antique toys, vintage fashions, and more in the historic 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel.

Graciously underwritten by The Henry B. Plant Museum Society, Inc., the Knox Family Foundation, and Specialized Property Services. Media underwriter: WUSF.

Admissions:
Adults – $16, Seniors – $14, Youth – $10
Last tickets sold at 4:30 pm
Discount Days: December 7, 8, 14, 15
Adults – $14, Seniors – $12, Youth – $8
