Celebrate this Holiday Season at Dunedin Brewery with Stick & Ditty, the power mixture of Stick Martin & Jon Ditty—individually having won “Best Hip-Hop” AND jointly voted “Best Jam Band” in Tampa Bay 2023! It’s a nice medley of everything…
Jam, Rock N’ Roll, Country, Blues, Hip-Hop, and more! Free admission
How to Participate: Secure your spot by making a $20 registration donation. All proceeds will directly benefit our local veterans through the VFW community outreach programs. Register on Eventbrite and print your ticket, affixing it to your windshield in advance. Ensure your Eventbrite receipt with the QR code is visible on your windshield for entry to the VFW parking/staging lot.
Contest & Prizes: Join the holiday fun by decorating your cart! Contest judging takes place in the staging area from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page by 12/18/2023. To be eligible, make sure your registration is printed, affixed, and visible. Prizes include a fantastic prize pack from Dunedin Goes Carting and contributions from generous local businesses!
Parade Route: The route begins at VFW Post 2550 and concludes at Mease Manor (Orange Ave/Virginia St).
Event Schedule: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Staging at VFW parking lot with music, food, drinks, and a surprise visit from Santa and Buddy the Elf! 7:30 PM: Carts begin to leave the VFW lot via Douglas Ave.
Reminders: No throwing items from carts or confetti cannons. Designate a sober driver for a safe and joyful celebration. Sponsorships and Raffle Basket Donations: Sponsorships welcomed as well as raffle basket donations to enhance the festivities. For more information, please email support@dunedingoescarting.com.
Come make this Christmas Parade a memorable and heartwarming event for everyone!
Whether walking or running, you do not want to miss Downtown Dunedin’s House of Beer Annual run and toy drive! Each distance runs begins at 9 a.m. The course is an out and back north on the fully paved Pinellas Trail. An awesome selection of finisher’s medals are put out for each runner to choose from that celebrate the season! Each distance is open to all ages and levels of ability. Families and dogs welcome! Click Below to purchase tickets: https://www.727canrace.com/event-details/the-16th-annual-downtown-dunedin-holiday-5k-10k-15k-and-toy-drive-at-hob-brewing-co
Come enjoy the classic Christmas movie “Elf” under the stars for this Drive-In movie showing! The movie starts at dark, but come early for raffles, music, and a good parking spot! Tickets must be purchased in advance, in person at the Dunedin Community Center, for $12 a car. Bringing your own food is welcome but no alcohol will be permitted.
Wreaths Across America Day will be recognized at the Dunedin Municipal Cemetery to remember and honor our Veterans through the laying of “Remembrance Wreaths” on the graves of local veterans. The goal of the event is to have a wreath to lay on every Veteran’s grave. To sponsor a wreath or volunteer for the event, select the link below. https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/14790/Overview/?relatedId=0
The Dunedin Youth Guild hosts its 54th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes with a “Merry and Bright” theme to reflect Florida’s unique holiday season. A boutique, vendors, and tea add to the joyful and festive atmosphere. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance! https://dunedinyouthguild.org/?page_id=189