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‘Yule of Yesteryear’ returns to Valparaiso with free Christmas event

The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida's Yule of Yesteryear event on December 14 will feature free admission, vendor sales, local choir performances and a visit from Santa Claus.
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The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will host its annual Yule of Yesteryear celebration on December 14, offering free admission and holiday activities at Perrine Park in Valparaiso.

  • The event, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature approximately 20 vendors, Christmas crafts, and a bake sale. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at noon.

Local choral groups will perform throughout the day, including the Lewis Encore Chorus at 11 a.m., Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus at 11:30 a.m., Rocky Bayou Christian Chorus at noon, and the Edge Tiger Chorus at 12:30 p.m. Event organizers note that the performance schedule may be subject to change.

  • Additional activities include the Valparaiso Garden Club Sale, children’s crafts, and Dippin Dots. The Walton Guard will also be present at the celebration.

The museum is located at 115 Westview Ave. in Valparaiso. For more information, interested parties can call 850-678-2615 or visit heritage-museum.org.

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