Lots Of Christmas Celebrations Scheduled On Florida’s Forgotten Coast

12/4/2008

Lighted boat parades will be held in Carrabelle (shown above), Port St. Joe, and St. Marks. Christmas will be celebrated everywhere.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!

by Ed Tiley
Publisher

Folks along the Forgotten Coast are known for organizing a good party. It just seems to be a characteristic that runs deep in these parts. Christmas on the Forgotten Coast is just one more reason to throw down, and we do. Just about every town and village along the Forgotten Coast has plans to mark this holiday season.

Things will get underway starting on December 5 on St. George Island when folks gather around the newly reconstructed lighthouse for the Lighting of the Lights celebration. Things will kick off around 3:00 pm for refreshments and Santa’s arrival on a big noisy fire truck with all the lights flashing. There will be music and fun for the whole family, the lighthouse will be open for tours, and the holiday season will be officially opened when they throw the switch to bring the lighted displays to life. For more information contact the St. George Island Visitor Center and Museum at (850) 927-7744.

That same weekend, on December 6 & 7 the Apalachicola and St. George Island Methodist churches will band together to present a holiday musical called “The Christmas Shoes. (Continued)

The Forgotten Coast of Florida lies along the Panhandle. It is bounded on the West by Mexico Beach, St. Joe Beach and Port St. Joe. Going East you come to Simmons Bayou, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and The City of Apalachicola on the banks of the Apalachicola River. Continuing east you come to Eastpoint, St. George Island, Carrabelle, Lanark Village, St. James Island, St. Teresa Island, and Alligator Point in Franklin County, FL. As you cross the Ochlockonee River on Highway 98 you enter Wakulla County, FL and Ochlockonee Bay, Mashes Sands, Panacea, Live Oak Island, Shell Point and St. Marks. The St. Marks Lighthouse and nature preserve is the easternmost place on the Forgotten Coast. Each area is different, and all are uncrowded Natural Wonders.

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