We’re all getting ready for the busiest time of the year but it’s also the jolliest and spending the festive season away from home can be tough, but when you head to the Sunshine state you’ll love every minute here. There are numerous things to do in St Pete Beach FL, this year for the Holiday season. Book your vacation with Travel Resort Services and experience the cheeriest and sunniest winter of them all down here along the gulf!
Holiday Lights
Holiday lights are a great way to experience the season without having to worry about putting up your own! Here in Florida, especially along the coast, you’ll find Lighted Boat Tours are famous for celebrating any holiday. From St Pete Beach to Clearwater, and even up the coast to Tarpon Springs, you’ll see boats parading their unbelievable lights for an interactive Holiday light event. Check out the fantastic St Pete Beach Boat Parade as it’s one of the best things to do in St Pete Beach FL this winter season!
Other Area Illuminated Boat Parades:
- Annual Tarpon Springs Boat Parade
- St. Petersburg’s Illuminated Boat Parade
- Dunedin Holiday Boat Parade & Tree Lighting
- Clearwater Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
- Treasure Island’s Lighted Boat Parade
- Redington Beach & Indian Shores Holiday Boat Parade
The Markets
There are lots of excellent art markets to attend; you might even just find some of the best gifts for the season at one of them. The Christmas Market & Parade on St. Pete Beach is a great way to kick the holidays into gear and it’s great for families with kids! The parade will end at the St. Pete Beach Library where the theme of the Grinch and Whoville will include festive decorations and even an incredible interactive How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie. Pick up some remarkable gifts to bring home this season. Plus, St Petersburg is hosting an Indie Market this year which will feature small businesses to help encourage others to shop small this year.
Other Area Winter Markets:
- Gulfport Holiday Art & Gallery Walk
- Annual St. Petersburg Holiday of the Arts
- Christmas Town at Busch Gardens
- Brocante Market
Outdoor Movies
In Florida, you don’t have to worry about being cold when winter rolls around. Did you know outdoor movies make the perfect event for this time of the year? It’s not too hot nor too cold for you to sit at Williams Park in St. Petersburg, a short drive away from St. Pete Beach. With lots of vendors and a craft market from 4-6 pm, and with the holiday movies starting at 6 pm (or dusk), you’ll love spending the time with family. The Sunscreen and Cinema Squatch will host on December 2nd and December 16th family-friendly holiday movies that will make you laugh and enjoy the season to its’ fullest. Check out their line of some favorite films this year!
However, you wish to spend your holiday season make sure you enjoy some time down South, under the warm sun and palm trees of Florida. Experience all the holiday festivities and get ready for a very merry good time when you book your rental with Travel Resort Services! We hope to see your Holiday cheer along the turquoise waters of the Gulf Coast when you enjoy all the fun things to do in St Pete Beach FL this winter!