Events

Destin’s Christmas Parade and Harbor Boat Parade. Everything you need to know

The 38th annual “Elf on the Shelf” Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, at 10 a.m., and the 36th Annual Destin Boat Parade will take place on December 11th, 2022 at 6 p.m. Christmas Parade The floats will begin at the Downtown Destin Shopping Center and travel west along Harbor Boulevard (Hwy […]

Gabe Rosenblatt

The 38th annual “Elf on the Shelf” Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, at 10 a.m., and the 36th Annual Destin Boat Parade will take place on December 11th, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Christmas Parade

The floats will begin at the Downtown Destin Shopping Center and travel west along Harbor Boulevard (Hwy 98) to Stahlman Avenue. Spectators are asked to stand on the north side of Harbor Boulevard to watch the parade.

For those who wish to participate in the parade, the application is available online. Applications must be received no later than Thursday, December 1st, and can be dropped off in person at the Destin Community Center (101 Stahlman Ave), faxed to 850-654-8998, or emailed to recreation@cityofdestin.com.

Instead of an entry fee, each applicant must donate a toy, which will be given to a local charity. All donations can be dropped off at the Destin Community Center.

Destin Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

The annual Destin Christmas Boat Parade will light up the Destin Harbor in celebration of the upcoming Holiday season. Boats taking part in the parade will make their way from the east side of the harbor to the west side, ending near the Destin Bridge and East Pass area.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded in each category and there will be a fireworks finale at the end. Public viewing is available from the docks and restaurants west of Grand Harbor Condominiums.

Entry fee is $25 per boat. Anyone interested can register by dropping by Destin History and Fishing Museum at 108 Stahlman Ave.

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Parks+Rec

Destin’s Norriego Point project update reveals summer completion timeline

Parks+Rec

Destin’s Joe’s Bayou project timeline unveiled, construction expected to start September

Parks+Rec

New LED lighting coming to Morgan Sports Center fields, parking areas

Traffic

Destin approves $1.2M project to resurface 11 city streets

Ed Metz commented on Destin’s Norriego Point project update reveals summer completion timeline

“Why not open the parking lot so people can visit beaches!”

Respond

Sherrie Lapierre commented on Destin’s Norriego Point project update reveals summer completion timeline

“So no boats along the point or is there a place for one or two ‍♀️”

Jan commented on New CEO takes helm at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

“I certainly hope that he turns that hospital around. It's lacking in every aspect of Healthcare”

Rob commented on SS United States to depart Philadelphia on journey to become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

“stop littering in the Gulf of America”

Anonymous commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“I can’t imagine Eglin will allow this. I sure hope this is just wishful thinking. This would completely ruin this lovely beach and I’m sorry but we military/veterans served and...”

Troy commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“How about you join the military and do something for your country?”

Danny Dillard commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“This parcel needs to remain as a military asset.”

Renate commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Don’t do this!! Keep this property for the military. The public will trash it just like they did at the foot of the Destin bridge and the military closed it...”

Ryan commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“DO NOT DO THIS! The Eglin Beach park is one of the few areas in Destin that has not been overrun with tourist. This has been one of my family's...”

Lynda commented on Okaloosa seeks to operate, upgrade Eglin Beach Park into year-round public recreation spot

“Absolutely not .. let the military keep the land so the military families can enjoy a private area to themselves! When I first moved here there was a NCO beach...”