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🎄 Merry & Bright Bayside Night at Papa Joe’s Bayside!Part of the 39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Celebrate the holiday season with us at Papa Joe’s Bayside for a night filled with festive fun, waterfront magic, and holiday traditions your family will love! ✨
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 Papa Joe’s Bayside – along the route of the 39th Annual Boat
Parade of Lights
⏰ Event runs during the evening boat parade of lights
✨ Activities & Entertainment for All Ages
🎅 Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet
Bring the kids (and the camera!) to meet Santa and capture unforgettable holiday moments.
🎨 Ornament Making + Letters to Santa
Craft a keepsake ornament and send your wish list straight to the North Pole.
👕 Ugly Sweater Contest
Wear your tackiest, brightest, or funniest holiday sweater for a chance to win!
🎶 Christmas Caroling
Join in and sing along to your favorite holiday classics.
⚽ Holiday-Themed Games
Festive games and activities that will keep the whole family entertained.
📸 Holiday Photo Ops
Grab the perfect seasonal photo on our iconic Big Red Adirondack Chair.
🎵 Live Music
Enjoy a special holiday performance by Salt Rock Revival, keeping the spirits bright all night long with Christmas music during the breaks and caroling.
🍴 Food Trucks + Seasonal Beverages
Delicious food truck fare paired with festive drinks—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic—plus coffee, hot chocolate, and pastries available all evening.
🚤 39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Experience the magic as a dazzling fleet of brilliantly lit boats glides along the shoreline of St. Andrew’s Bay.
Whether you’re watching from shore or joining our special cruise aboard the Grand-Mère, the Boat Parade of Lights is the perfect way to create unforgettable holiday memories.
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4601 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL, United States, Florida 32401
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