
Add a little white sand, a lot of warm sunshine and some beautiful blue-green Gulf of Mexico waters to your holidays this year. You won’t regret it! It’s not too late to whisk your family away for a Florida beach vacation on the gorgeous Gulf Coast this season. Change things up this year and start some new holiday traditions with your family. Here are the holiday highlights you’ll need to know to start your planning. All that’s left to do is book your Indian Rocks Beach vacation rental. Let us know if we can help!
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Clearwater
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Clearwater High School
The Times Turkey Trot is a family-friendly race event that takes place in Clearwater annually on Thanksgiving morning. Burn off some calories before your Thanksgiving day meal.
Thanksgiving at Your Indian Rocks Beach Rental
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Indian Rocks Beach & Indian Shores, Florida
Find Your Place on the Sand This Thanksgiving
Spend your Thanksgiving on coast of somewhere beautiful this year—right here on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Book your Indian Rocks Beach rental today.
Black Friday Shopping on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Friday, November 29, 2019
Florida’s Gulf Coast
Where To Shop During Your Indian Rocks Beach Vacation
Shop ’til you drop and do it in your flip flops! Get all of your gift shopping done at our local shops, malls and outlets and then spend the rest of the day at the beach.
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Festival in Tarpon Springs
Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, 2019
The Sponge Docks, Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs
Kick-start your Christmas shopping and visit all of the great downtown merchants from 10a.m. to 5p.m. The outdoor showcase has been a holiday favorite for more than 25 years.
CHRISTMAS
Indian Rocks Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6, 2019
12th Avenue Park, Indian Rocks Beach
Light up the holiday season in Indian Rocks Beach with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7p.m. Enjoy music, merriment and visit with Santa while you’re here.
Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Street Parade
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Starting at East Gulf Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach
The IRB holiday parade line-up converges at noon along East Gulf Blvd. At 1p.m. the parade begins to weave throughout each “finger” ending at Kolb Park at 1507 Bay Palm Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Homes Tour
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Beach Art Center, Indian Rocks Beach
From 12-4p.m., begin at the Beach Art Center and pick up a tour booklet then tour distinctive IRB homes, each showcasing unique interior design and decked out in festive décor.

Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Holiday Inn Harbourside, Indian Rocks Beach
Watch the IRB holiday boat parade at this local favorite event for both participants and observers alike. Enjoy creatively decorated lighted boats as they pass by on the waterfront.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Caddy’s Waterfront Indian Shores New Year’s Eve Bash
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Caddy’s Indian Shores
The New Year’s Eve celebration begins at 5p.m. and continues all night long. Ring in the New Year on the waterfront at Caddy’s with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruises
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Clearwater & Tampa
Say “Bon Voyage” to 2019 with a New Year’s Eve Celebration Cruise on the water. Dine on gourmet food, sip on delicious cocktails and dance the night away under the stars.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Clearwater Beach
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Light It Up New Year’s Eve Celebration, Clearwater Beach
Relax with your toes in the sand, watch one of the world famous sunsets, grab a bite to eat and then ring in the New Year with fireworks at midnight. Voted one of the area’s best!
Ring in the New Year in Your Indian Rocks Beach Rental
New Year’s Day 2020
Indian Rocks Beach & Indian Shores
Book Your Indian Rocks Beach Rental for the New Year
Whether you stay in for New Year’s Eve or go out, you’ll love waking up on the first day of 2020 to these Gulf of Mexico views. Start your New Year off in the best way possible.
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