HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will light its Christmas tree in the parking lot at the annual Holmes Beach Holiday Open House and tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 7.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the AMI Chamber of Commerce located at 5313 Gulf Drive.
CrossPointe Fellowship’s band will provide live holiday music. The Privateers, along with Santa and his sleigh, will be present. The Chamber will offer coffee, cider, brownies, cookies and holiday cheer.
Chamber board members will light the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. at the chamber parking lot. Visitors can stroll around the businesses in nearby shopping centers, visit local merchants and shop for holiday specials.
Many businesses will offer free drinks and snacks, and there will be live music at some of the stops. It’s a tradition that has a long history as Holmes Beach celebrates the holidays Island style.