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A SEASON OF CELEBRATION
MUSEUMS
DOWN-HOME THEME
Expect magic in the air and music all around
during the 34th annual Sights and Sounds on
Second Street in downtown Fort Pierce. The
parade marches at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, and the
holiday festival runs from 1-6 p.m. The Country
Christmas theme will be reflected in the parade’s
floats and costumes. After the parade, enjoy the
lighting of the Christmas tree. Dance groups and
craft vendors will be on hand on 2nd Street before
the parade.
There are amazing light shows at the three
botanical gardens in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce and
Port St. Lucie. Visit Heathcote Botanical Gardens
in Fort Pierce to see expertly handmade lighted
displays that represent anything from a swan to a
creek. The Holiday Lights event at Port St. Lucie
Botanical Gardens features music, performers,
food, more than 2,500 lights and 17 lighted ice
sculpture trees.
Magic of McKee Festival of Lights at McKee
Botanical Garden has a display of large size
model trains, thousands of lights, an antique 1924
Wurlitzer band organ, visits with Santa, intermittent
snow flurries, performances by local entertainers,
holiday treats at the Garden Café and
much more. Its website at mckeegarden.org will
outline what they have and when.
While there may not be snow, the Treasure
Coast holidays contain all the merry cheer you
could want wrapped up with a bow just for you
and your family.
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN
In addition to the thousands of lights throughout its gardens, McKee Botanical Garden
in Vero Beach has a display of large-size model trains, holiday treats at its cafe and
intermittent snow flurries. Check mckeegarden.org for dates and times.
Bonsai trees at Heathcote Botanical
Gardens in Fort Pierce create
a unique display, making it a
spectacular evening for family visits.
HEATHCOTE BOTANICAL GARDENS
/mckeegarden.org
/mckeegarden.org