This Thanksgiving weekend, Visit Panama City Beach invites families to kick off the most magical time of the year at the ninth annual Beach Home for the Holidays! Taking place November 29-30 at Aaron Bessant Park, the festive celebration will feature carol-themed concerts, s’mores, appearances by Santa, fireworks, the lighting of the destination’s 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, and more. This year’s event will include live performances by all-vocal country group, Home Free, and the Panama City Symphony Orchestra.
“We are thrilled to welcome both new and returning families to Panama City Beach for a memorable holiday celebration this Thanksgiving weekend,” said Dan Rowe, president and CEO of Visit Panama City Beach. “Beach Home for the Holidays is a beloved event for visitors and residents, offering the perfect opportunity to start a new family tradition along our stunning beaches. We’re looking forward to kicking off the season with fantastic live entertainment, festive activities, and plenty of holiday spirit."
The festivities begin on Friday, November 29 at 3:30 p.m. with campfires, delicious s’mores, and the opening of Santa’s Village. At 5:15 p.m., attendees can enjoy a performance of The Nutcracker by the Panama City Ballet, followed by the lighting of the Christmas Tree and a performance by headlining act Home Free, who will take the stage at Aaron Bessant Park’s open-air amphitheater at 6:00 p.m. as part of their “Any Kind of Christmas” tour.Named “Country music fans' favorite a cappella group,” the nationally acclaimed performers will mix holiday classics with Nashville-inspired pop hits and timeless country standards for a must-see concert.
To see a full schedule of events, click here.