This island is a pretty festive place year-round, but I think Key West really shines during the holidays. The Christmas trees arrive at MARC House two days before Thanksgiving and go on sale the day after. Lights and decorations go up on shops and homes as soon as the turkey is finished. We decorate early here, extending the season of joy. And there is honestly a festive feeling in the air. Key Westers are extremely nice, but even nicer during the month of December. There are TONS of holiday events.....tons! A quick search on Facebook just found 65 in the next two weeks, and that doesn't include the major festivity of a Key West New Year's Eve. It's fun, especially if you have kids. I was invited to my first Parade Viewing party this year, with front row chairs and catering on Truman Avenue this past Saturday evening....no more sitting on the sidewalk for me! The joy on the girls faces was truly wonderful. Such a small town event....waving to people you know on the floats and scooping up the candy they toss. And in true Key West fashion, this event was also a fundraiser, as friends and clients of Poco Pelo Chic salon raised $12,000 for charity. This weekend we will be having lunch with Santa at Turtle Kraals on Saturday and making gingerbread houses at the Oldest House Museum on Sunday. I can't wait! :)
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