Apalachicola Historic Holiday Celebration

The Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:00-8:00 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with the Christmas spirit. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street. Santa will hear children’s Christmas wishes and carolers will sing. The Orman House is trimmed in holiday finery and docents in period costumes lead visitors through the early history of the county. Saturday, the celebration continues with afternoon holiday programs, caroling, and Santa.  The Raney House is decorated in holiday greenery and open for tours.  Join us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration! Saturday the fun continues with performance at the Dixie Theatre and Santa has a special day devoted to hearing wishes from his furry friends.  There will be a pet parade at 3:00 and special treats for dogs.  Sunday, the Tree of Remembrance Ceremony takes place at Riverfront Park at 3:00 pm. This respectful, non-denominational activity draws visitors riverside to honor loved ones during the holidays.  A reception follows.