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St. Pete’s holiday events

Here are some happenings that will help you get in the festive spirit.

November 24, 2023 • 
Patrick Sidwell
Palm trees have holiday lights on them in St. Pete. There are people walking around the shops at night.

A tropical winter wonderland.

Photo by @sunshine.by.design

The City of St. Petersburg has announced its slate of events for the holiday season. We rounded up some of our faves so you can get planning:

❄️ Holiday Lights and Displays | Now-Monday, Jan. 1 | Downtown Waterfront Parks | Times vary | Wonder at thousands of twinkling holiday lights.
❄️ Snowfest | North Straub Park | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | $5 | Enjoy toboggan slides, arts + crafts, food options, and more.
❄️ Santa in the Park | North Straub Park | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 + Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Free | Bring the family down for a special photo opportunity with Santa.
❄️ Movie in the Park | Crescent Lake Park | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 6 p.m. | Free | Catch a screening of the classic movie, “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.”

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