Inverness Christmas Parade (December 8)
Santa pays a special visit to the City of Inverness during this annual parade through downtown. With some help from the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, the parade will feature dozens of floats created by several local organizations, marching bands from local schools, and lots of holiday dazzle in the form of lights and Christmas music. Call 352.795.3149.
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes (December 9)
Three historic homes and the Brooksville Woman’s Club in beautiful downtown Brooksville will be decorated for the holidays and open for the public’s enjoyment. Tour times: 1p.m., 2p.m., or 3p.m. Refreshments will be available after the torus at the Brooksville Woman’s Club, 131 S. Main Street, Brooksville. Tickets: $12, available at the woman’s club or by calling 352.796.6026 or 352.848.7988.
Victorian Christmas Candlelight Tour (December 10)
Gaze at the elegantly decorated Christmas trees in each room of the Hernando Historical Musuem located at 601 Museum Court, Brooksville. 7–10p.m. Admission is $5. 352.799.0129 or www.hernandohistoricalmuseumassoc.com.
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Light Up Ridge Manor Christmas Festival (December 13)
Have the children meet Santa and pose for a photo with him at this fifth annual event held at the Sunrise Plaza (Winn-Dixie Plaza) on Cortez Boulevard. There will be food, a cake walk, a manger scene, a raffle for children’ prizes and a 50/50 for the “adult kids”. Shop for gifts from holiday craft vendors and enjoy the evening with family and friends. 6:30– 8:30p.m. For more information, call 352.796.9486 or 352.540.4521.
Annual Poinsettia Planting (December 15)
Residents are invited to bring poinsettias in memory of a loved one and planting tools to participate. The tradition began in 1988, when Don Kubiak, a past president of the Spring Hill Garden Club, planted poinsettias in memory of his parents. Participants are asked to gather at 9a.m. at the Spring Hill water fountain located at the entrance to Spring Hill Drive off U.S. 19. Call 352.683.9933 or visit www.naturecoastgardens.com.
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade (December 17)
View a parade of decorated lighted boats that will leisurely cruise down the Weeki Wachee River to Bayport Park and back. The boats can be seen from either Rogers Park or Bayport Park. The event begins at 6:30p.m. and is free, but a new toy or cash donation for the Dawn Center will be appreciated. For more information, call 352.596.2852.
The Legends of Doo Wop (December 31)
Ring in the New Year with Tommy Mara as you watch the ball drop on the big screen. Featuring Tony Passa of The Fascinators, Steve Horn of The Five Sharks, Frank Mancuso of The Imaginations, and DJ Cadillac Kid. Tickets are $79.95 (includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet, party favors, champagne toast, and continental breakfast). For reservations, call 727.863.7949 or visit www.palacegrand.com.
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