Santa rides through Gulf Shores Dec. 5 & 12; city’s holiday events will focus on safety
Santa rides through Gulf Shores Dec. 5 & 12; city’s holiday events will focus on safety
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the City has had to change or postpone some of its sponsored holiday activities, but city staff has worked diligently to create the following safe holiday family events:
Santa’s rides thru City Dec. 5 & 12
– Santa is taking some time off during his busy month to drive through the City of Gulf Shores and wave to our residents. He will be accompanied by some of his dear friends from the North Pole and the Gulf Shores High School Steel Drum Band. Santa will drive through our city on both December 5 and 12 to make sure he can see as many children as possible.
He will start his ride at 9 a.m. and will stop when the daily route is completed. Route information and a live Santa Tracker will be available on the City’s website during the event.
Community Christmas Night – Dec.18
– The City of Gulf Shores Small Town, Big Beach Christmas is schedudled from 6-8 p.m on Dec. 18 at Gulf Place. Enjoy a night with family, friends, and fellow residents celebrating the holiday season at Gulf Place,
The event will feature the movie Elf playing on the outdoor screen at the community town green, and chili available for purchase from Gulf Shores Fire Rescue. A dozen free cookies will be given out with a small donation to the Gulf Shores Fire Association. Grab a chair and a blanket to enjoy this fun community event.
Other Gulf Shores Holiday Events
In addition to these larger community events, several other City of Gulf Shores departments will be hosting holiday events residents are encouraged to participate in.
• Phone Calls from Santa – Registration Open through December 1
• Mingle & Jingle Holiday Party – Dec. 15 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Virtual Christmas Light Contest – Entries Due by Dec. 16
• The Very Best Virtual Ugly Sweater Contest – Entries Due by Dec. 21
• Gulf Shores Museum Christmas Tea – Dec. 3 from 2 – 4 p.m.
• Twas the Night Before Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library – Dec. 9 – 10
• Beautification Board Seasonal Awards. Judging open through Dec. 14
For detailed information on all of these events, please visit gulfshoresal.gov/Christmas. At every public event, COVID-19 guidelines will be observed and enforced.
Pictured: Gulf Place West is especially beautiful this time of year, and the three Christmas stars and decorated palms make it even more special, as the beacons of light provide wonderful photo ops. The Christmas star symbolizes the star of Bethlehem, which according to the Biblical story, guided the three wise men to the baby Jesus.
The star is also the heavenly sign of a prophecy fulfilled long ago and the shining hope for humanity.