Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has released an exciting schedule of events for this holiday season. Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, the new Holiday Lights Kick-off Celebration and Parade, and numerous festive family-friendly activities.
The schedule will include the return of the popular Festival of Trees – a charitable tree decorating contest, complementary photos with Santa, free rides on elegant horse drawn carriages and choral performances by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company.
Holiday Schedule of Events:
Christmas Holiday Lights Kick-Off
Friday, November 18th, 4:30 p.m.
The Grand Boulevard Town Center will be awash in tens of thousands of brilliant white lights, bringing a festive spirit to the Boulevard. Coastal White Christmas officially begins with the unveiling of the holiday lights and a celebratory short parade down the Boulevard featuring Butler Elementary School Chorus; Emerald Coast Middle School Cheerleaders, Cub Scouts Pack 562, Destin High School Marching Band, Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Dog-Harmony and Santa’s arrival! Enjoy faux snow while taking complementary photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, refreshments and strolling throughout the Boulevard, taking in the breathtaking lights and beautifully decorated trees, while getting a start on holiday shopping.
Festival of Trees Benefitting 12 Local Charities
Tuesday, November 22nd – Sunday, December 25th
On Nov. 22 from 4– 6 p.m., twelve non-profit organizations will decorate a tree and compete to win cash prizes totaling $8,500, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. The People’s Choice winner will be voted on and announced along with Best of Show, Second and Third Place winners. The trees will remain on display in Grand Park through Christmas for all to enjoy!
Holiday Open House & Walk-About
Tuesday, November 22nd, 3 -6 p.m.
Take advantage of holiday specials and promotions from Grand Boulevard retailers and restaurants before and during the Festival of Trees kick-off. Stop by Grand Park to pick up your map for this event. Then visit participating retailers and restaurants to register for a chance to win one of three fabulous “A Taste of Grand Boulevard” prize baskets that include gifts from participating businesses.
December 2nd – 17th, Friday & Saturday Nights – 5-8 p.m. December 19th – 23rd, All Week – 5-8 p.m.
Enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides around the Town Center while taking in the Coastal White Christmas lights and the Festival of Trees display. To add to the festivities, get a complementary professional photo with Santa while listening to the seasonal sounds of the Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s Dickensian Carolers singing popular holiday carols.
For more information, please call (850) 654-5929 or visit GrandBoulevard.com.
