On Saturday morning over 40 children made a visit to Santa’s workshop at Mackle Park. The Christmas spirit abounded as the park’s staff, deputized as Santa’s elves for the day lead an very energized group of children who worked hard on a variety of crafts activities including reindeer headbands, Christmas necklaces, ornaments, decorating paper Christmas trees and making gingerbread houses.
Even from a distance one can see the tall and majestic Christmas Tree that twinkled beautifully on Saturday night at the annual Christmas Island Style Christmas Tree Lighting and Community Celebration. Local talent and tailgaters gathered at Veterans’ Community Park to watch the Christmas Tree being lit. Hearty Marco Islanders who braved the cool windy weather were treated to a fun-filled evening as a variety of local talent entertained the holiday crowd. In what has become a holiday tradition, attendees used the tailgating area to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Mindy Matusiak, Mackle Park recreation program supervisor wants to also remind everyone to attend the Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department’s Cookies and Milk with Santa on Saturday December 12th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Mackle Park. Kids, make sure that you get your list together for the big day and don’t forget to tell your parents to bring their cameras. Cookies and milk will be served for Santa’s visit. Call 642-0575 for more details. Walk-ins welcome. There is no charge for this event.
Join us for the very fun community Christmas Island Style Annual Street Parade this Saturday night December 12th at 6:30 p.m. held on San Marco Road which will begin at the corner of Balfour and San Marco Road then turns south on Barfield Drive. Floats and bands entertain at the night-time parade. For more info call 394-7549.
It’s here again! The Marco Island 22nd Christmas Island Style Boat Parade, this year held on Saturday night December 19th starting at 6:00p.m. The boat parade starts at the Marco Island Yacht Club through Smokehouse Bay and back to the Snook Inn. Enjoy boats all lit up decorated in holiday style.
Come join the fun at the Marco Island Civic Association’s Holiday Celebration on December 20th at 3:00 p.m.; featuring the Shindigs and Santa at Resident’s Beach, Resident’s Beach membership required. For more information call 642-7778.
~ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
to you and your family
from the Sandlin Team ~
