Fort Myers movers and residents certainly do not skip out on holiday traditions or celebrations, but newcomers should not expect a typical holiday season in this southwest beach town. Although you will not be celebrating the winter months the same as you would up north, you can expect Fort Myers during the holidays to celebrate tropical style. Instead of freezing snow, you will get warm sunshine. Instead of fur coats, you can keep your bathing suit on. Best of all: instead of decorated houses, you will find decorated boats. While some traditions might have a twist to them, the holiday spirit is definitely alive in Fort Myers. All season long there are numerous holiday events taking place around town for you and your family to enjoy.
Around Fort Myers, holiday parades come in boat-form. Fort Myers during the holidays still features the Santa we all know and love, but in a more suitable outfit for Fort Myers: a red bathing suit and sunglasses. Head to Estero Bay, also known as “back bay”, for the Christmas Boat Parade, where you can watch the parade from of the many bars on the water. The locals go all out with unique tropical style decorations on boats of all sizes. There are vendors and plenty of entertainment at each parade, as well.
Fort Myers movers suggest you start early on your holiday shopping while enjoying the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Coconut Point.
Give back to charity this holiday season by bidding on hundreds of decorated trees for the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation the first Saturday of December. Fort Myers movers agree that it is a fun and fancy event for adults and children to donate, enjoy the decorations, and get together with friends.
Each December the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater puts on their very own day and nighttime performances of A Christmas Carol in their 400 seat auditorium.
The Holiday House also opens during the first week in December. It is hosted by the Fort Myers Women’s Community Club with twinkling lights, open from 5-9 p.m. each night.
Ask your Fort Myers movers about more local holiday events in your area.