The Destin Holiday Calendar
Hello Destin and surrounding areas! Destin is alive with the holiday spirit with events throughout the month. Whether you are prefer excitement – or enchantment, there are activities for all. You will want to be sure to check out some of the following activities.
HOLIDAY POPS” CONCERT NORTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
DECEMBER 7, 2012
7:30pm
850-729-6000
Celebrate the holiday season with performances of light classics, pops selections and the ever-popular carol sing-a-longs. The Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale joins the orchestra in this popular season offering. Tickets are $22.50 for adults; $16 for active duty military and youth (ages 18 and younger.) Mattie Kelly Arts Center is located on the campus of Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville, Florida.
27TH ANNUAL DESTIN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Westbound Lane of Harbor Blvd/ Hwy 98
December 8, 2012
10:00am
Enjoy watching the parade vehicles, decorated in holiday fashions, as they make their way through Destin beginning at the Downtown Destin Shopping Center at Hwy 98 and Main Street and will proceed down Harbor Blvd. west to Stahlman Avenue bringing Christmas spirit and handing out goodies to the public. Sponsored by the City of Destin’s Community Center.
LUMINARIA RUN FOR SHELTER HOUSE
December 8th – Baytowne
Shelter House – Domestic Violence Center and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are teaming up for 2nd Annual Luminaria Run. The course will be lined with more than 2,000 luminarias, lighting the path for the walkers/runners and representing how Shelter House and its community partners light the way to a safer place for victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The race includes 5k and 9k courses winding throughout Sandestin. The 9k distance serves as a reminder that a woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds in the U.S. The public is encouraged to decorate a luminaria bag to be placed along the course in honor or in memory of a loved one.
ROSEMARY BEACH UNLEASHED
December 9, 2012 – 4:00
Dogs and owners alike will rendezvous for the 2nd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed Community Festival where dogs can compete in a variety of fun competitions – children’s handling, most talented, best trick, a dog fashion show, and more. Music, food, giveaways and an agility demonstration will keep everyone entertained at an event the entire family can enjoy. There might even be a visit from friends from the North Pole. So make plans to bring your favorite furry friend and your family to Rosemary Beach Unleashed – Where Everyone’s a Big Dog!
Benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge and Rosemary Beach Foundation.
McCaskill & Co. for the Holidays
While you are in the area enjoying these special events, stop by McCaskill & Company. You can find incredible diamond jewelry from various designers to include Kwiat, Henri Daussi, Oscar Heyman, Daniel K, Christopher Designs, Louis Glick… as well as our own Signature Collection. McCaskill & Company owner, Bill Campbell, and Sales Manager, David Kirk, are both GIA certified in diamonds and share a fanatical passion and facination with diamonds. We pride ourselves in selecting the highest quality diamonds within a very wide range of prices. We have are pleased to announce that we now have 12 month interest free financing as well.
During the holidays we have extended our hours from 10AM- 6:00PM (CST), and are located at 13390 Highway 98 West Destin, Florida 32550.
