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SUMMARY:St. Pete Beach Tree Lighting and Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:First on the calendar is the Tree Lighting and Boat Parade.  The Boat Parade route takes the captains throughout the intercoastal areas of St. Pete Beach\, and the watch party and tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30pm and takes place in Horan Park located at 7701 Boca Ciega Dr.\, St. Pete Beach\, FL. \nFree to attend.
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/tree-lighting-and-boat-parade/
LOCATION:Horan Park\, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive\, St. pete Beach\, FL\, 33706\, United States
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SUMMARY:Suntan Art Splash
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of live music\, dinner\, dance\, drinks\, silent auction & art for sale.\nAll proceeds benefit Suntan Art Center.\nPurchase your ticket here:\nhttps://checkout.square.site/merchant/G2TX66FQ7WQGW/checkout/QF52657TMEHRMSCUFYQ7QXT6
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/suntan-art-splash/
LOCATION:Suntan Art Center\, 3300 Gulf Blvd\, St. Pete Beach\, FL\, 33706\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:This event has become quite the tradition here in St. Pete Beach.  The event takes place on December 10th\, 2022 beginning at 8:00am with pastries\, pancakes\, and more on the menu.  The participants will enjoy story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus\, arts and crafts\, and a small gift from Santa.  Reservations are required.  Cost: $10 per person.  Visit spbrec.com for details.
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/breakfast-with-santa/
LOCATION:St. Pete Beach Community Center\, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr \, St. Pete Beach\, FL\, 33706\, United States
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SUMMARY:MERRY BEACH MARKET
DESCRIPTION:This family friendly event is from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m.\, on Saturday\, December 10th at R.O.C. Park/Madeira Beach Recreational Complex\, 200 Rex Place on Madeira Beach. \nOver 130 Local vendors will delight holiday shoppers\, Live entertainment will keep the energy level high\, and food and beverage stands will be in place to help fuel the festive atmosphere. \nA few special treats at the Merry Beach Market is having an ideal vantage point for viewing the start of the 56th annual Madeira Beach Lighted Boat Parade\, watch the official lighting of the Madeira Beach Christmas Tree\, family holiday photo opportunities with Santa and SNOW for the kids to play in! \n“The Merry Beach Market is the Chamber’s way of supporting our local vendors & businesses while providing a fun event leading up to the holidays\,” said Chamber president Barry Rubin. “It offers the community a more relaxed holiday shopping experience\, with the added ‘gift’ of seeing the lighted boat parade.”
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/merry-beach-market-2022/
LOCATION:ROC Park\, 300 Municipal Drive\, Madeira Beach\, FL\, 33708\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221210T200000
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SUMMARY:Pass-a-Grille & Vina Del Mar Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Pass-a-Grille/Vina boat parade is Saturday\, December 10th. Below is the flyer with more information. If you know a captain who would like to participate in the parade or someone who would like to be a judge house\, the forms and more information can be found at the Merry Pier website\, https://merrypier.com/
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/2022-pag-vdm-parade/
LOCATION:Merry Pier\, 801 Pass-a-Grille Way\, St. Pete Beach\, FL\, 33706\, United States
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SUMMARY:56th Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 56th Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Holiday Boat Parade. Madeira Beach’s lighted boat parade will happen Saturday December 10th\, 2022. The parade begins at the American Legion Post 273 at 6:30pm\, travels all the finger canals through the city\, and ends at John’s Pass. Ending at approx 9:45/10pm.\nWatch The Parade…\nROC Park – Come and do some shopping at the Merry Market\, enjoy live music and join the kick off party on the seawall and watch the parade.\nJohn’s pass – Have an evening of Holiday music and shopping with a late viewing of the parade \nOver $3500 in CASH Prizes
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/madeira-beach-festival-of-lights/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 273\, 600 American Legion Dr\, Madeira Beach\, FL\, 33708\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mistletoe Market
DESCRIPTION:The Mistletoe Market is full of locally made holiday gift ideas in the beautiful setting of Horan Park.  Free to attend.  Vendor space is available\, visit spbrec.com for details. \nLocation: 7701 Boca Ciega Dr.\, St. Pete Beach\, FL 33706
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/mistletoe-market/
LOCATION:Horan Park\, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive\, St. pete Beach\, FL\, 33706\, United States
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SUMMARY:37th Annual Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the City of Treasure Island to celebrate the 37th Annual Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday\, Dec. 17\, 2022. The Treasure Island Boat Parade is a dazzling nautical spectacle featuring a variety of boats\, and one of the largest lighted boat parades in the Tampa Bay area! \nA Holiday Celebration will be held at Treasure Bay from 5-7:30 pm to get the excitement started. There will be a DJ\, a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus\, interactive entertainers\, and food/beverage concessions with a spectacular location to view the boat parade. \nThe parade will begin promptly at 6:20 p.m. just south of the Treasure Island Bridge. The route travels south of Paradise Island\, back through the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge at 7 p.m.\, around the Isles of Palms and Capri\, and finishes at John’s Pass at approximately 8:15 p.m. \nFor additional information\, please call the Treasure Island Parks and Recreation Department at 727-547-4575\, ext. 221.
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/2022-ti-boat-parade/
LOCATION:Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Club\, 10315 Paradise Boulevard\, Treasure Island\, FL\, 33706\, United States
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SUMMARY:37th Annual BCYC Christmas Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, BCYC members and members of the general public come together to spread holiday joy by decking the hulls and heading out on Boca Ciega Bay to parade the BCYC way! \n\n\nBut it’s about more than fun and merriment! \nSkippers need only a simple fee to enter the parade – two (or more!) unwrapped toys for Operation Santa. Operation Santa\, coordinated by the Gulfport Police Department\, collects toys for the children of Gulfport whose holidays would not be as cheerful without the generosity of the community. Boca Ciega Yacht Club is proud to have been part of Operation Santa for over 20 years! \nToys may be dropped off at the clubhouse (boxes will be available 11/18 and on). \nIf you have any questions\, or would like to become a 2022 parade sponsor\, please contact\, Jenn Buckley at boatparade@sailbcyc.org We would love it if you would help us to continue to support these sponsors when doing your 20221 holiday shopping!
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/37th-annual-bcyc-christmas-boat-parade/
LOCATION:Boca Ciega Yacht Club\, 4600 Tifton Drive S\, Gulfport\, FL\, 33711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redington Beaches & Indian Shores Christmas Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:Redington Beaches & Indian Shores Christmas Boat Parade 2022 is taking place on Sunday\, December 18th from 5:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (weather permitting) \n\nJoin us for the Boat Parade Viewing Party\, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the pavilion located behind the Indian Shores Town Hall. Bring the entire family and enjoy hot chocolate\, cookies and many more goodies. The parade of boats are expected to pass Indian Shores approximately 7:15 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/redington-beaches-indian-shores-christmas-boat-parade/
LOCATION:Indian Shoers
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SUMMARY:Swingin' the New Year at The Coliseum
DESCRIPTION:There has been a big band at the St. Petersburg Coliseum in downtown St. Petersburg as long as I can remember. Renee’s acrobatic dance act was part of the show there in 1970\, on our first New Years together as college sweethearts. We celebrated my birthday that night. I turned 19 that night\, but I told Renee that I was 24. The following April\, I fessed up and proposed. \nThe spectacular St. Petersburg Coliseum provides historic swing-era ambiance and an unparalleled 15\,000 square foot oak dance floor and is located at 535 Fourth Ave. N\, St. Petersburg. It’s the ultimate way to usher in 2023 in style! \nEver since\, this event has been a New Year’s tradition and fantasy for us. We will be there again this New Year’s Eve\, in the first alcove west of the stage. Come by and wish us Happy New Year and me a happy birthday. \nSWINGIN’ THE NEW YEAR: GRAND NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION   \nOn Saturday\, 12/31\, the party kicks off at 7:30pm. Live entertainment provided by the eight-piece swinging BLUES WALK BAND with The Bluesette Singers Shelby Sol and Emily Gail. There are swing dance lessons 8-9pm and live music/dancing from 9pm-1am with a balloon drop at midnight.  Enjoy party favors\, noisemakers\, chocolates\, and prize giveaways and be sure to get your photo taken in your dress-to-impress outfit\, be it modern or vintage glam. This event is smoke-free and open to all ages with free parking. \nFood & Drink: You can bring your own food or purchase snacks from the Coliseum’s snack bar such as popcorn\, ice cream and coffee. There will be a full cash bar\, with beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, soft drinks\, bottled water\, and champagne.  No outside beverages are allowed into the Coliseum\, and no coolers are allowed. \nTickets: Reserved seats $40; VIP Section reserved seats $45. Purchase securely online  www.NewYearSwing.com or by phone at 813-579-4645. You can buy tickets in person at Sunday Swing Gang (Torpedo Room\, 3810 W Kennedy Blvd.\, Tampa\, 6-11pm) or at Wednesday Swing Time (Gulfport Casino\, 5500 Shore Boulevard S\, 6-11pm) \nSpecialty Seating: Reserve your VIP Private Party Group Alcove while they last. Purchase 20-28 reserved seat tickets. If you purchase in November\, the tickets are $10 off each ticket and the $99 alcove rental fee will be waived. Available by phone only\, 813-579-4645.
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/swingin-the-new-year-at-the-coliseum/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg Coliseum\, 535 4th Ave N\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ring in the New Year at the St. Pete Pier
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year on the St. Pete Pier with the area’s biggest fireworks show sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg.  Enjoy Live DJ’s on our main stage equipped with an LED wall\, lights\, and a giant disco ball that will light up the night!  \nAlso enjoy food vendors\, games\, and of course a full and champagne bar for your midnight toasts! ​ \nNYE on the Pier is a free event\, there are no tickets necessary to enter.  ​ \nEvent Starts at 8pm until 1am
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/ring-in-the-new-year-at-the-st-pete-pier/
LOCATION:St. Pete Pier\, 800 2nd Avenue Northeast\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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SUMMARY:NYE Toast by the Coast at the Tradewinds
DESCRIPTION: New Year’s Eve Revelers looking for places to go for New Year’s Eve need to look no further than TradeWinds’ “Toast by the Coast” New Year’s Eve Event which takes place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TradeWinds Island Grand Ballroom. Partiers 21 and over are invited to don their best duds for an evening of festivities\, food\, and fun. DJ Lorenzo will keep everyone on the dance floor until the wee hours. Guests can strike a pose in the photo booth\, will enjoy an open bar and will receive a glass of bubbly and noisemakers for the champagne toast at midnight. An extensive gourmet hors d’oeuvres buffet is the centerpiece of this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration\, including chef-carved beef steamship round with roasted garlic au jus\, pear and blue cheese in phyllo\, maytag stuffed mini beef wellington\, Tandoori chicken sate and a pasta station featuring cavatappi in a sweet basil pomodoro sauce and cheese tortellini in saffron cream with goat cheese. A dessert and coffee display of chocolate fondue with fruit skewers and a Viennese pastry table will give the buffet a sweet ending. Tickets are limited and are $200 per person\, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Advance purchase required. \nGuests wanting to take the elevator home and make it a vacation can reserve a night at Island Grand or RumFish Beach Resort for as low as $405 per night*\, with a two-night minimum stay required. \nChildren ages 5-14 can also ring in the New Year with a party hosted just for them complete with games\, crafts\, dinner and more! Cost is $100 for the first child and $60 for each additional.  Available for guests of the resort and party guests and can be reserved through the TradeWinds Adventure Center by calling 727-363-2294.
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/toast-by-the-coast/
LOCATION:Tradewinds Island Resort\, 5500 Gulf Blvd\, St. Pete Beach\, FL\, 33706\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve with Dynasty and friends
DESCRIPTION: “Raise a Glass” and ring in 2023 at The Straz. Immediately following a special performance of Hamilton in Morsani Hall\, join Queens-bred\, LA based\, internationally known hip hop/soul artist\, Dynasty – along with some of Tampa’s best talent – as they host the party of the year. \nGeneral admission and a limited number of VIP and VIP+ tickets are available for purchase. A cash bar will be available\, and Hamilton tickets are not required to attend the event. \nTickets for Raise a Glass! New Year’s Eve with Dynasty and friends start at $75 and may be purchased online at www.strazcenter.org\, in person at the Straz Center Ticket Sales Office or by calling 813.229.STAR (7827) or 800.955.1045 outside Tampa Bay. Handling fees will apply. Tickets are on sale now.
URL:https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/new-years-eve-with-dynasty-and-friends/
LOCATION:Straz Center for the Performing Arts\, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
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