Santa Claus is coming to town for the eighth annual Beach Home for the Holidays in Panama City Beach! This Thanksgiving Weekend, Visit Panama City Beach invites families to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with a magical celebration at Aaron Bessant Park, featuring carol-themed concerts, s'mores, appearances by Santa, nightly fireworks, the lighting of the destination's 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, and more. This year's event will also include live performances by all-vocal country music sensation Home Free, and the Panama City Symphony Orchestra. 

"We are thrilled to welcome new and returning families to Panama City Beach for a spectacular holiday celebration this Thanksgiving Weekend," says Dan Rowe, president and CEO of Visit Panama City Beach. "With two days of festive activities, exceptional musical performances, and an abundance of holiday cheer, this year's Beach Home for the Holidays is sure to be a memorable event for all ages."

The festivities begin on Friday, November 24 with campfires, delicious s'mores, and the opening of Santa's village. At 6:00 p.m., headliner Home Free will take the stage at Aaron Bessant Park's open-air amphitheater for a must-see holiday concert. Named "Country music fans' favorite a cappella group," the nationally acclaimed performers have ventured on extensive international tours, amassing over 1.6-million subscribers and an astounding 630+ million views on YouTube.

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