{"id":55814,"date":"2025-11-21T19:32:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T19:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/55814\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T19:32:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T19:32:50","slug":"city-of-st-petersburg-unveils-2025-holidays-in-the-sunshine-city-event-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/55814\/","title":{"rendered":"City Of St. Petersburg Unveils 2025 \u2018Holidays In The Sunshine City\u2019 Event Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"City<\/a>City of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. \u2013 The City of St. Petersburg has released its official schedule for the 2025 winter season, confirming the return of its \u201cHolidays in the Sunshine City\u201d series. The lineup, co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation and Library Systems Departments, spans from late November through late December with events ranging from the traditional downtown parade to neighborhood film screenings.<\/p>\n

The season officially begins Thanksgiving weekend with the 97th Annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the downtown waterfront district.<\/p>\n

Outdoor Events and Snowfest Following the opening weekend, North Straub Park will host \u201cSnowfest\u201d on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

The city is also continuing its \u201cHoliday Movies in the Park\u201d tradition. Screenings begin at 7 p.m., with pre-movie activities starting at 6:30 p.m. The 2025 film schedule rotates through different city parks:<\/p>\n

Dec. 6: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York at Vinoy Park.<\/p>\n

Dec. 13: The Santa Clause at the Pinellas Pioneer Settlement (Gate 2).<\/p>\n

Dec. 20: A Miser Brothers\u2019 Christmas at Huggins-Stengel Field.<\/p>\n

Santa Claus Visits Families will have multiple opportunities to interact with Santa Claus this year, both in person and virtually.<\/p>\n

Santa in the Park: Santa will be at North Straub Park evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., running Dec. 13 through Dec. 23.<\/p>\n

Santa\u2019s Calling: This free program allows children to receive a phone call from Santa between Dec. 9 and Dec. 11. Registration is required by Friday, Dec. 5.<\/p>\n

Library Tour: Santa will visit specific community libraries between Dec. 15 and Dec. 18. Locations include the West Community Library, North Community Library, Johnson Community Library, and the President Barack Obama Library.<\/p>\n

S\u2019mores with Santa: Scheduled for Dec. 12 and 13 at the Pinellas Pioneer Settlement. Admission is $5, and registration is available online.<\/p>\n

Workshops and Recreation The schedule includes several interactive events requiring prior registration. A DIY Giftwrapping session is planned for Dec. 7, followed by a Gingerbread Building Contest on Dec. 13 at the President Barack Obama Library.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Dec. 20, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve will host a \u201cCocoa Night Hike\u201d from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission for the hike is $5. That same afternoon, the Thomas \u201cJet\u201d Jackson Recreation Center will host the free \u201cChimney in the Trunk\u201d event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

City officials noted that specific registration forms and further details on library visit times are available at stpeteparksrec.org\/HolidayEvents<\/a> or by calling the Parks & Recreation Department.<\/p>\n

READ: City of Tampa Sets Thanksgiving Closures And Waste Collection Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

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