Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration

The Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up Apalachicola Friday, November 25th 4:00-8:00 pm. The streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit and cheer.

Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with the Christmas spirit. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street. Santa will hear children’s Christmas wishes and carolers will sing.

Join us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration at the Raney House, located on the corner of Market Street and Avenue F 4:00-8:00 pm for tours, cookies and wassail. The house will be fully decorated in holiday greenery and 19th century Christmas replicas. The Raney family descendants will be in attendance. The Orman House located on Fifth Street will be trimmed in evergreen boughs and Christmas decorations. Docents in period costumes will lead visitors through the early history of the county.

Saturday, November 26th, the fun continues with a performance at the Dixie Theatre and Santa has a special day devoted to hearing wishes from his furry friends. There will be a pet parade at 3:00 and special treats for dogs.
Sunday, the Tree of Remembrance Ceremony takes place at Riverfront Park at 3:00 pm. This respectful, non-denominational activity draws visitors riverside to honor loved ones during the holidays. A reception follows.