Santa’s coming to town this weekend and to celebrate his arrival, Tampa will kick things off with a lot of fun activities.
Tampa’s Official Tree Lighting ceremony:
The tree lighting ceremony is tonight in Curtis Hixon Park complete with music and activities for the kids and with the tree actually being lit at approximately 8:00 p.m.
The tomorrow’s Santa fest begins with a parade, complete with beads, and will end at Curtis Hixon Park.
This is a family friendly celebration that will have arts and crafts for the kids, food, music, ice skating and of course Santa.
Parade route below and Santa fest details:
Saturday, December 3, 2011 – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is transformed into a winter
wonderland with activities and amusements for the entire family.
Visit with Santa Claus – free photos
Enjoy continuous holiday entertainment
Make-n-take holiday crafts
Hands-on games and activities
Ice skating
Fun for the young and the young at heart!
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive
Holiday Parade
Tampa’s Downtown Holiday Parade steps off at 11 a.m.
The will begin at Morgan Street and Madison Street travel west on Madison Street to Ashley Drive, turn north and end at Ashley Drive and Cass Street
The Santa Fest event will be at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from 12pm until 5pm. There will be plenty of activities throughout the day including a visit from Santa. Children will even get a FREE photo with Santa as well as have an opportunity to call Santa’s workshop.
