Grand Boulevard's Coastal White Christmas Celebration, Hometown Parade & More!

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Celebrate the holiday season at Grand Boulevard! Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration and Hometown Parade, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost.

The Coastal White Christmas Celebration & Hometown Parade kicks off at 5PM on Friday, November 17th. Coastal White Christmas officially begins with a short parade that includes Santa’s arrival, culminating in the park with holiday music and the lighting of the Grand Boulevard Christmas Tree!



Throughout the season, the Grand Boulevard Town Center will be awash in tens of thousands of beautiful white lights, bringing a festive spirit to the Boulevard. Enjoy complementary photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment and strolling throughout the Boulevard, taking in the breathtaking lights and decorated trees.

Grand Boulevard Coastal White Christmas

Nov. 17 @ 5PM | Coastal White Christmas Celebration & Hometown Parade
Nov. 21 @ 4 - 6PM | Festival of the Trees Kick-Off
Nov. 21 @ 3 - 6PM | Holiday Open House & Walk-About
Dec. 1 - 30, Fri & Sat @ 5 - 8PM | Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Carolers & Photos with Santa

These festive events are part of the Coastal Culture Calendar of Events made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts and Entertainment Program and have quickly become a tradition among South Walton residents and visitors. Learn more: grandboulevard.com

 

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Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles is the selected charity for this year’s Annual Festival of Trees. Their mission is to promote sea turtle conservation through awareness and education.

Meet us at Grand Park on November 21, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to cast your vote for the best tree!

 

[Teresa]

Grand Boulevard Christmas Parade!

It’ll begin to look a lot like Christmas at our Coastal White Christmas Celebration & Hometown Parade on November 17th at 5:00PM. Spread the joy of the holiday and bring an unwrapped gift to support our local toy drive.

Join us for an old-fashioned holiday parade down the Boulevard culminating in a special visit from Santa himself. It's the perfect chance to capture your family's holiday moment with Old Saint Nick. Following the parade enjoy complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides and the seasonal sounds of “Rock Around the Christmas Tree” Musical Revue from Emerald Coast Theatre Company

 

[Teresa]

Festival of Trees kicks-off with 12 local charities decorating their assigned trees and competing to win cash prizes. Stroll the Boulevard on November 21st from 4:00pm-6:00pm to take in the festive sights and vote for your favorite tree! The trees remain on display in Grand Park through Christmas for the public to enjoy!

 

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DATE CHANGE!

Grand Boulevard: Festival of

Trees Kick-Off

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The Grand Park​

The Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees event opens to the public on Tuesday, November 28 at 4:00 PM with music, hot chocolate, cookies, People’s Choice voting, and official judging taking place.

The judge’s results and all winners will be announced at 6:00 PM on the same night, November 28, 2023.

NEW DATE for Holiday Open House & Walk-About -- NOV. 28th!

Nov. 28 @ 4 - 6PM | Festival of the Trees Kick-Off
Nov. 28 @ 3 - 6PM | Holiday Open House & Walk-About

 

[Teresa]

GRAND BOULEVARD HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

It's time to celebrate the season with a Coastal White Christmas extravaganza at Grand Boulevard! Enjoy complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, professional photos with Santa, and the merry beats of “Rock Around the Christmas Tree” Musical Revue by Emerald Coast Theatre Company!

Musical Revue | Dec. 8-9, 15-16, 20-23 | Performances at 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM
Photos with Santa | Dec. 8-9, 15-16, 20-23 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Carriage Rides | Dec. 8-9, 15-16, 20-23, 26-30 | 5 PM – 8 PM