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Old 12-10-2020, 05:33 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

I have both good news and bad news this weekend.

The bad news? According to my sources, the following events that were to take place this weekend have been canceled due to COVID-19:
Sarasota & Manatee River holiday boat parades
Coquina Beach Seafood & Music Festival -- moved to April 2021

The good news? We still have lots of events scheduled for this weekend for those who wish to get out and enjoy the season.


Please keep in mind that as of writing this post, all of the following events are expected to take place as planned. However, since we are still dealing with the Covid virus, please keep in mind that event schedules are subject to change with little notice.

Here's a list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area this weekend:


FRIDAY

Food Truck Rally at North Jetty Park, Nokomis -- music, games. 5 - 9 pm.

Free Music Friday Night Concert -- Centennial Park, bring lawn chairs, 7 - 9 pm. Pre-registration is required due to Covid restrictions. https://www.visitvenicefl.org/friday...t-series-2020/



FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Palmetto's Christmas in the Park -- decorations, visit Santa (by reservation only), reindeer games, food vendors. Free admission. Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto.
Fri 4 - 7 pm, Sat 12 - 3 pm.


The Living Nativity -- over 100 cast members & live animals. Starts 7:30 pm, The Tabernacle Church, 4141 Desoto Rd, Sarasota.


FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Country Christmas at Hunsader Farms -- hayrides, petting zoo, food vendors, Santa & over 300,000 holiday lights on display. 6 - 10 pm, $10/adult, ages 5 & under get in free. Cash only. Free parking. 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton.
EVENT REPEATS DEC. 18 - 20



FRIDAY - DEC. 20TH

Gingerbread House Festival -- on display at the Mall at University Town Center during regular mall hours.



FRIDAY - JANUARY 3

Ellenton Holiday Village -- midway rides & games, fair food, live entertainment. Ellenton Premium Outlets. Dec 3 - 18 Hours: Mon - Thurs 5 - 10 pm, Fri 5 - 11 pm, Sat noon - 11 pm, Sun noon - 10 pm.
Other dates/hours see outlet's website.


SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm.

Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- corner Proctor & Beneva, 8 am - 1 pm.

Bradenton Farmers Market -- on Old Main Street (400 12th St W), 9 am - 2 pm. Veggies, organics, fresh eggs, seafood and more.

Venice Farmers Market -- at the Centennial Park parking lot, 9 am - noon.

Santa Claus at G. T. Bray Park -- Santa, snow slides, hay rides & more family friendly activities. Free admission. 6 - 9 pm, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton.

Killin it Christmas Boat Parade -- new event by local boat owners to replace this year's canceled Sarasota boat parade. Starts at New Pass channel, moves toward 10th Street ramp, then south to Ringling Bridge. 6 - 9 pm.
Info at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/559080424923752

Sarasota Holiday PAWS Pet Parade -- bring your pet dressed up in their holiday finest. 10 am - noon, Five Points Park, Sarasota.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Show Folks Circus -- circus acts, kids zone, food vendors & Santa. Sarasota County Fairgrounds on Ringling, 10 am - 6 pm. Tickets $10 - $50, children ages 3 & under get in free.



SATURDAY - DEC. 23RD

Lights in Bloom -- holiday lights throughout the Selby Gardens grounds, special fun kids activities. 6 - 9 pm, adults $25, ages 5 - 17 $7, ages 4 & under get in free.



SUNDAY

Polo Returns to Lakewood Ranch -- Sarasota Polo grounds in Lakewood Ranch, gates open 10 am, matches start 1 pm. $15/adult, children ages 15 & under get in free.
Ticket info at: https://www.sarasotapolo.com/



Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 12-13-2020, 03:40 PM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
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Plz keep in mind, that the City of Venice "cancelled" the Holiday Boat Parade, but it went on anyways w/o the city.

The same could happen in other places as well. The cities cannot stop people from decorating their boats, and traveling the waterways together.
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