Carrabelle Holiday on the Harbor and Boat Parade of Lights
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Carrabelle Riverfront, Marine Street, Carrabelle, FL 32322
- Cost: Free
The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 2024 Holiday on the Harbor Festival and Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 14 from 12-7 pm ET on Marine Street and along the harbor in Carrabelle, FL. This festival will feature terrific children’s activities, arts and crafts, delicious food, music, dance, a lighted boat parade and fireworks. This favorite Christmas tradition on the Forgotten Coast is free and family-friendly.
The children’s activities will include VISITS with SANTA, MINI-TRAIN RIDES, a BOUNCY HOUSE (courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department) and a BOOK GIVEAWAY by Bring Me a Book Franklin. In keeping with the Carrabelle tradition, Santa will make his grand entrance on the City of Carrabelle Fire Truck. Children and families are welcome to come by Santa’s booth for a visit and photos with Santa.
This event will also include yummy holiday treats, a variety of delicious food and wonderful art, crafts and goods for holiday gifts. There will be live music by KEVIN WHOO as well as festival favorite DJ BEANIE BABY spinning those holiday and festival tunes. Guests can also enjoy wonderful dance performances from the FORGOTTEN COAST DANCING WITCHES, TALLAHASSEE STATE COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY and, new this year, the MOUNTAIN DEW CLOGGERS.
As part of Holiday on the Harbor, First Baptist Church of Carrabelle will present a special program titled "Missing Christmas" on Saturday, at 5:00 pm at the church at 206 SE Avenue A. For those who are unable to attend on Saturday, there will also be a presentation on Friday, December 13, at 6:00 pm.
While in Carrabelle, visitors are invited to complete their holiday shopping with unique and one of a kind items at Carrabelle’s wonderful stores, gift shops and art galleries conveniently located within walking distance of the festival. Then guests can enjoy delicious fresh seafood and tasty home-style cooking at one of several cafes, restaurants or festival food vendors.
After enjoying hours of food, festivities, and fun, festival-goers are invited to watch the magical CHRISTMAS PARADE of BOATS decked out in lights, décor, and holiday outfits! Find a spot along the water and enjoy this parade with double the lights as the Carrabelle harbor beautifully reflects back the glow of the lighted boats. See this special nautical tradition from an unbeatable viewing point by entering your own decorated boat for free!
The parade starts around 6:15 pm and proceeds around the Carrabelle harbor between the Marine St. Fishing Pavilion and the Tillie Miller Bridge so it can be enjoyed from many viewing spots. (Please stay in public access areas only. Do not enter private property.)
Following the Boat Parade the fun continues with a FIREWORKS FINALE! The boat parade trophies including the Marina Challenge Trophy will be awarded at an awards ceremony shortly after at C-Quarters Marina. Former Mayor Brenda La Paz, Navy Veteran Greg Kristofferson, and new Mayor Sebrina Brown will be the MCs for the ceremony providing holiday music and fun!
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- Contact Name: Lori Dougherty
- Contact Phone: 850-697-2585
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- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
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