Turn on the Town - Seaside's Annual Holiday Tradition 11/27/10

**Seaside Events** · 11-09-2010, 08:24 AM

Join us for a magical day in Seaside! First, stake your spot along 30A for the Annual South Walton Holiday Parade. This Seaside tradition begins at 4:00 PM in front of Seagrove Plaza. Residents and visitors share in the glory as participants march 1.5 miles down Scenic Highway 30A from Seagrove decked in their Christmas best on festive holiday floats. The parade ends in Seaside as we welcome our special guest to town aboard a vintage fire truck.

Parade participants should meet at the Seagrove Plaza at Garrett Realty no later than 3:15 PM with decorated entries. Registration for parade participants is required; please visit Parade Registration Form to download a registration form.

Our celebration continues with Turn on the Town at 5:00 PM as the one and only, Santa Claus, our master of ceremonies, asks all the kids to join him in front of the stage to sing along to a few verses of jingle bells. Then, the countdown begins in unison to �Turn on the Town.� ��Three, two, one�� and with a flick of a switch the magnificent 24ft tree magically lights up and all of downtown Seaside is illuminated with bright, holiday lights! Then, make sure to stick around to have your picture taken with the jolly man from 5:30 � 8:00 PM.

In an effort to give back to those who are less fortunate, Seaside asks that you bring a new, unwrapped toy when visiting with Santa to be donated to Caring and Sharing of South Walton County. These toys will help make Christmas much brighter for those children in Walton County who may not normally receive a present under the tree. For more information on this great, local organization, you can find them online at: Caring and Sharing of South Walton County.

For more information, visit SeasideFL.com! You can also find us on Facebook by searching "Seaside!"

**Chi2GB** · 11-09-2010, 11:09 AM

Date?

**SWGB** · 11-09-2010, 01:35 PM

Usually the day after Thanksgiving.

Here's some video from last year.

**Miss Kitty** · 11-09-2010, 01:55 PM

TuTu Time!!!!

**Seaside Events** · 11-09-2010, 05:04 PM

Sorry...the dates are on the poster:

Central Square Cinema - Holiday Movie Night: Friday, November 26th at 7PM
Turn on the Town: Saturday, November 27th (Parade starts at 4PM and lighting of tree at 5PM)

**seagrover** · 11-09-2010, 05:18 PM

And a funn time will be had by all!!!!

**Teresa** · 11-10-2010, 12:05 AM

We always have a great time at Seaside's holiday parade - and its where we always have a little chat with Santa after he rolls in with Mrs. Santa on the Fire Truck. loving the poster!!!

**Franny** · 11-10-2010, 11:51 AM

Oh I want the poster! Are they selling any?

**Beach Runner** · 11-10-2010, 03:39 PM

Great graphic design on the poster!

**Seaside Events** · 11-12-2010, 09:42 AM

Yes! The posters are for sale in the Seaside offices on the 2nd floor of the Holl Building. Simply enter through the Eileen West Gallery (between Modica Market and Pizitz) and come up to the second floor. The posters are $5/each!

The office is open from 9AM-5PM. Thanks for all of the support!

**UofL** · 11-12-2010, 11:07 AM

Always love the Seaside posters. Might be my new souvenir each time we come down. Now we know where to find you. Love the ones we got last year. Framed and they are hanging in our house. Thanks, Ellen

**Seaside Events** · 11-16-2010, 07:25 AM

Parade entries are making their way into Seaside! Have you signed up just yet? If not, do so today and help us welcome Santa & Mrs. Claus into town from your very on holiday float! Pick up the registration here: Annual South Walton Holiday Parade Registration Form!

**Seaside Events** · 11-23-2010, 01:04 PM

We're still accepting registration forms for anyone who is interested in participating in the Annual South Walton Holiday Parade! It's completely free to register and you'll help us bring Santa Claus to town...how cool is that?!?!

Don't forget to stop by Seaside on Friday, November 26th for a special screening of FRED CLAUS at 7PM in the Amphitheater!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv9ce8cJVfg]YouTube - Fred Claus (trailer)[/ame]

Then, join us for the Seaside Farmers Market on Saturday, November 27th from 9AM to 1PM, followed by TURN ON THE TOWN at 4PM! It's the best way to spend your holiday weekend!

Turn on the Town - Seaside Holiday Celebration | SoWal.com - Guide For The Beaches Of South Walton & Scenic 30A

**Seaside Events** · 11-27-2010, 10:37 AM

Head down to Seaside TODAY for the Annual TURN ON THE TOWN festivities! Things kick off with the South Walton Holiday Parade at 4PM from Seagrove Plaza down 30A to Seaside! Then, join Santa and friends as we "turn on the town" and light up the 24' Christmas Tree, Post Office and the beautiful oaks lining 30A! Finally, stick around to visit with Santa and tell him your wish list of presents you want him to bring you this Christmas...he may even have a little surprise for you! Santa will be in town until 8PM tonight! Don't forget to pick up some cookies and hot cocoa from our friends at Cottage Rental Agency who will be serving this free treat to everyone in the Amphitheater! See you soon!

**Jdarg** · 11-27-2010, 01:12 PM

Look for the Seaside Repertory Theatre group in the parade- they will be in costume, and there are peppermint Tootsie Pops on board to throw to the loudest fans!

Yes, I said Peppermint Tootsie Pops. They are ridiculous.