'Tis the Season for Sunshine: Celebrate the Holidays with Sun, Sea, and Special Events in the New Smyrna Beach Area

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The holiday fun commences over on Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach's charming historic downtown, with Spark the Spirit. The entire New Smyrna Beach area comes alive with brightly lit palm trees, festive storefronts, and special holiday happenings. Dash on over for the following festivities:

• Spark the Spirit (November 29th) — The countdown to Christmas officially begins in NSB with this annual Canal Street event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, and the official entrance of the big guy himself—Santa Claus. Stores and restaurants offer extended hours, so you can get a head start on your holiday shopping or enjoy dinner and drinks. Be sure to pop over to Santa's Work Hub and check out the twinkling lights and decorations.
• Coastal Christmas Market (November 30th) — More than 90 local vendors line Canal Street, selling beautiful gifts and handcrafted holiday décor. Live music and demonstrations add to the festive feel. Grab some grub from a local restaurant or pick up classic street fare.
• Girls Night Out (December 5th) — Grab the gals and head to Canal for a night full of shopping, drinks, and dining. For just $25, you'll get a collector's tote bag, a ticket for activities, food, drink and free keepsakes. Enjoy live music, a gift-wrapping station, prizes, and more.
• Norwood's 24th Annual Holiday Food and Wine Festival (December 6th)—Sample over 300 wine and selections of food pairings at this annual event that's hosted by Norwood's at the beautiful Brannon Center. General admission is $80.
• 31st Annual Light Up Flagler (December 6th)— Take photos with Santa, enjoy the Children's Craft Station and various festive performances from community groups, and more.
• New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade (December 7th) — You'll want to arrive early to get a prime viewing spot for this popular holiday event. Starting at the corner of Flagler Avenue and South Atlantic and heading over the North Causeway, the parade concludes at Orange Street. Handmade floats, performances from local school groups, and a Santa sighting make for an enjoyable family outing.
• Christmas in the Park (December 7th)—Head to Port Orange to enjoy special musical performances and the official lighting of the City Center. Santa will make a special appearance and free horse-drawn carriages rides will be available.
• IMAGES Holiday Tour of Homes (December 7th)—Presented by the Atlantic Center for the Arts, this tour stops at six unique New Smyrna Beach homes, each decorated for the holiday season. Included in the tour ticket price is access to the IMAGES Boutique, where you'll find handmade items and gifts. The event benefits IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts, the annual fine art show held in January.
• 42nd Annual Port Orange Holiday Parade (December 8th)—Enjoy the festive floats and performances from local bands during this annual parade. The parade starts at Jackson Street and will run east on Dunlawton Avenue to Spruce Creek Road.
• Bed and Breakfast Tour (December 8th) — Trimmed with Christmas cheer, some of NSB's most iconic B&Bs open their doors during this free self-guided tour. Check out the holiday decorations at The Night Swan, The Anchor Inn, The Inn on the Avenue, and The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel. Maps available at each location.
• Holiday Boat Parade (December 14th) — Boats adorned with colorful, twinkling lights chug along the Intracoastal Waterway. Snag a spot along Riverside Drive or make plans to eat at Outriggers or the Grille at Riverview for dinner and a great vantage point.
• Edgewater Christmas Parade (December 14)—Fun, floats, music, and more! Don't miss the Edgewater Christmas Parade, which runs from Air Park Road east to Banyan Street. This year's theme is "A Gingerbread Christmas."

About the New Smyrna Beach Area
The New Smyrna Beach area includes the communities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Osteen and Port Orange in east Central Florida. New Smyrna Beach is an eclectic mix of old and new; of subtle sophistication and bohemian soul that is as "real" as Florida gets. It occupies a notable place in history as the second oldest city in Florida, site of the largest single attempt at British colonization in the new world. In 2018, New Smyrna Beach will celebrate its 250th birthday. The city's barrier island is recognized worldwide for its incredible surf with Surfer magazine recently touting it one of the "Best Surf Towns in America" and National Geographic magazine including it in its "World's Top 20 Surf Towns". Accommodations range from charming bed and breakfast inns to family-size condominium units and oceanfront hotels. Natural attractions include 17 miles of sandy beaches from Ponce de Leon Inlet to Canaveral National Seashore and North America's most diverse estuary – the Indian River Lagoon. Two distinct downtowns along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street and connected via the Waterfront Loop welcome visitors with independent restaurants, unique shops, artisanal coffee shops and art galleries.

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SOURCE New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau

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