The City of Fort Pierce, Main Street Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis will kick off the 27th Annual Sights & Sounds on Second Festival and Parade in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is “A Christmas to Remember” celebrating the 450th anniversary of the naming of St. Lucie County and all the history of our county.
FESTIVAL
10:30 am Common Ground Vineyard Church - Outdoor Sunday Service
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Community Entertainment
FESTIVAL
Schedule of Events for the Festival:
10:30 am Common Ground Vineyard Church - Outdoor Sunday Service
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Community Entertainment
- 1:00 pm Star City Dance
- 1:30 pm Santa Arrives
- 1:45 pm Amazing Grace School of Dance
- 2:30 pm True Crew Dance
- 3:30 pm Mrs. P's Dance Studio
Main Street Fort Pierce will have a special Kid’s Area located on Second Street between Orange Avenue and Avenue A. The kid’s zone will include Santa, Face Painting, Pictures with characters and a special activity area sponsored by Macaroni Kid.
Local shops and restaurants will be open for your shopping and dining experience, along with food vendors, arts and crafts and kids activities.
The Festival is Sponsored by the City of Fort Pierce and Waste Management of Florida.
Local shops and restaurants will be open for your shopping and dining experience, along with food vendors, arts and crafts and kids activities.
The Festival is Sponsored by the City of Fort Pierce and Waste Management of Florida.
PARADE
The Sights & Sounds Parade is sponsored by the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis. The Parade begins AT 4:30 PM.
The Sights & Sounds Parade is sponsored by the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis. The Parade begins AT 4:30 PM.
The Parade starts at Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street. It will travel south to Orange Avenue; turn east on Orange and North on Indian River Drive concluding at the River Walk Center.
There will be special appearances by Ronald McDonald, McGruff the Crime Dog, and Santa Claus as well as special music appearances by local school bands.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Immediately following the Parade will be the lighting of the Holiday Christmas Tree. The tree is located in the roundabout at Avenue A & Indian River Drive. The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society will be at the roundabout playing holiday jazz music before and after the tree lighting.
After the tree lighting, stay around for the “The Holiday Lights Spectacular” in Marina Square on Melody Lane. “The Holiday Lights Spectacular” is presented by the City of Fort Pierce. The light show consists of over 100,000 lights synchronized to holiday music and is a must see for both locals and out of town guests. The lights and music will run from 6:00 - 9:00 pm daily until January 10, 2016.
There will be special appearances by Ronald McDonald, McGruff the Crime Dog, and Santa Claus as well as special music appearances by local school bands.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Immediately following the Parade will be the lighting of the Holiday Christmas Tree. The tree is located in the roundabout at Avenue A & Indian River Drive. The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society will be at the roundabout playing holiday jazz music before and after the tree lighting.
After the tree lighting, stay around for the “The Holiday Lights Spectacular” in Marina Square on Melody Lane. “The Holiday Lights Spectacular” is presented by the City of Fort Pierce. The light show consists of over 100,000 lights synchronized to holiday music and is a must see for both locals and out of town guests. The lights and music will run from 6:00 - 9:00 pm daily until January 10, 2016.
Free Parking:
1) City Parking Garage (Orange Avenue & Depot Drive)
2) County Parking Garage (2nd Street & Boston Avenue)
3) Parking Lot (South Indian River Drive between Orange Avenue & Avenue A)
4) Parking Lot (North Indian River Drive between AE Backus Avenue & Avenue D)
“A Christmas to Remember” is a special time and we hope you and your family will join us for the festival and parade. For more information or parade application call Main Street Fort Pierce at 772-466-3880 or www.mainstreetfortpierce.org.
