Christmas Near the Beach

Event Description

What’s your favorite part of Christmas? Photo with Santa? Christmas Music? A glowing tree? Gift giving? The nativity? You’ll find all of that and so much more at Christmas Near the Beach, a FREE festival in downtown Hollywood! Learn more here.
What’s your favorite part of Christmas? Photo with Santa? Christmas Music? A glowing tree? Gift giving? The nativity? You’ll find all of that and so much more at Christmas Near the Beach, a FREE festival in downtown Hollywood!

Launched in 2007 as a hometown family celebration, Christmas Near the Beach has grown into a five-hour holiday extravaganza with hundreds of cast and crew members and thousands of guests joining in the fun each year.

Celebrations Feature:

A dazzling 40-foot lighted Christmas tree in the center of ArtsPark
Live musical performances feature local and national music artists, choirs, dance groups and Christian bands from across South Florida
Special guest hosts make for a welcoming evening and joyful atmosphere
A live nativity with Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus
The exciting arrival of St. Nick, sharing the story of Christmas
Free photo with St. Nick at his festive Beach House and photo op stations
Free gift giveaways and prizes given out all night long from stage that include gift certificates, T-shirts, beach balls, and more
Beautiful dance performances bring added joy to the festivities
Upbeat hip-hop music performers entertain and get the crowd dancing
A festive marketplace of vendors features local businesses, organizations, artists, and craft-makers offering holiday-themed gifts, handmade goods, gourmet foods, festive drinks, and unique local products
Come celebrate the joy of Christmas…