Winter on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Destin and 30A Events and Activities

You may want to plan your winter trip to the Emerald Coast around a winter activity that you and your family can enjoy. Here is a list with links and months they are held.

• Christmas/New Year’s Celebrations:
  • Destin Christmas Parade- Dec 14th 10am-noon, stand on the north side of Harbor Blvd. to watch the floats.
  • Destin Boat Parade- Dec. 14, noon-8pm--live music, children’s arts and crafts, and hot chocolate and fireworks
  • Bass Pro Winter Wonderland Nov 16th-Dec 24th, at Destin Commons.Free photos with Santa, free games and activities, free crafts.
  • New Year’s Eve Street Party-Harborwalk Village
  • New Year’s Day Pelican Plunge at the Boardwalk, 11:30am-2pm
• 30A Songwriter’s Festival—January 17-20, 2020 Lineup includes: Brian Wilson, John Prine, Indigo Girls, Tanya Tucker, Don McLean and Herman’s Hermits, and 60+ other singers. 25 venues ranging from small intimate dining venues to large outdoor amphitheaters.
• Sandestin Gumbo Festival--President’s Day Weekend at Baytowne Wharf, and Bloody Mary Competition
• Mardi Gras--Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the Good Times Roll! Date and times TBD, usually held at Destin Commons, with 30+ floats, beads, candy, face painting, and a chance to be in the parade if you sign up early.

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