Clearwater Celebrates Season With Music, Movies, Family Fun

Clearwater FL

19 November, 2020

1:35 PM

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CLEARWATER, FL — Downtown Clearwater will celebrate the holiday season through Dec. 23 with outdoor movies, virtual events, crafting activities, music, family fun, decorations and more during its third annual Holiday Extravaganza. Downtown Clearwater will be transformed during the Holiday Extravaganza into a holiday destination with colorful lights, festive decorations, music and activities. This year's celebrations will look a little different, as the city of Clearwater will follow new requirements and policies due to the coronavirus pandemic, including requiring event attendees to wear masks and adhere to social distancing. "Our hope is the downtown holiday activities will provide a safe and engaging environment to celebrate our winter traditions as we reach the end of a challenging year," said Amanda Thompson, director of the city of Clearwater's Community Redevelopment Agency. "The CRA is providing live music, beautiful lights and family-friendly activities that make Clearwater uniquely bright and beautiful this holiday season. We look forward to gathering with you safely in downtown to celebrate the season." Upcoming events include: Dec. 5, 12, 19 at 6 p.m.: Clearwater Jazz Holiday presents"Wanderlust," an outdoor music event series at Station Square Park, 612 Cleveland St. Tickets are available for purchase at ClearwaterJazz.com. Through Dec. 23: Flock a Yard takes over downtown's public spaces with a fun, Instagram-worthy photo opportunity to get the city's residents and visitors in the holiday spirit. Come out to see flamingos, penguins and more. Share your photos on social media using #hereforthecheer! Click here to see Flock a Yard dates and location. Dec. 5 and 12 at 3 p.m.: Clearwater Arts Alliance's Public Art walk through Downtown Clearwater. See unique works of art, from sculptures to murals during the free event. Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.: Free outdoor holiday movie night with a screening of "Abominable" at 301 Pierce St. Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.: The CRA and Clearwater Main Library are partnering this holiday season to bring virtual arts and crafts sessions. Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.: Free outdoor holiday movie night with a screening of "Lion King" at 301 Pierce St. Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.: A free celebration of Children's Day/El Da Del Nio and an outdoor holiday movie night screening of "The Santa Clause" at 301 Pierce St. At 5 p.m., enjoy dance performances by Grupo Mahetzi and Nina Mariachi, as well as free children's bicycle giveaways, followed by the movie at 6:30 p.m. Registration for certain events will be required. For details click here. The Holiday Extravaganza is sponsored by the city of Clearwater's Community Redevelopment Agency, and in part by the Downtown Development Board. The City of Clearwater's Community Redevelopment Agency aims to promote Downtown Clearwater's ongoing neighborhood revitalization through programs and initiatives that strengthen and stimulate the local economy and community. For more information, click here.