A Christmas tree product of fishing buoys is a part of the Key West Historic Seaport’s annual ‘Harbor Stroll of Lights,’ which was formally illuminated on Nov. 27. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Vacation Fest
When you haven’t been all the way down to Key West harbor since earlier than Thanksgiving, test it out.
The annual Harbor Stroll of Lights is a very illuminating expertise, that includes over 60,000 twinkling lights and lit palm timber that brighten the night time sky.
The annual Harbor Stroll of Lights is a must-see vacation spectacle in Key West, the place the vacation spirit is as heat because the climate.
From boat parades and tree-trimming events, to pet pictures with Santa and purchasing galore, the island’s Historic Seaport is the island’s vacation headquarters.
The Harbor Stroll of Lights features a 20’ Christmas tree comprised of fishing buoys, a 16’ nautical Christmas tree and the unique Key West Lobster Lure Tree.
Dozens of palm timber are decked out, together with lighted vacation shows celebrating Key West’s maritime historical past. Key West Vacation Fest, introduced partly by the Lodging Affiliation of the Florida Keys and Key West and the Monroe Nation Vacationer Improvement Council, continues via Dec. 31.’
The lighting of the lobster lure tree on the Key West Historic Seaport marks the beginning of Key West Vacation Fest, which continues via Dec. 31. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Vacation Fest Santa Claus leads a procession alongside the Harbor Stroll of Lights on Nov. 27 throughout a sequence of ‘Bight Earlier than Christmas’ occasions. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Vacation Fest Graham Bowman, 6, poses with a brand new bicycle he and his household received within the Crystal Cates bike drive raffle in the course of the lighting festivities. Pictured with Graham are, from left, occasion co-host Carolyn Guarini; Monroe County Commissioner Craig Cates; Tom Stroh, creator of the Key West ‘Bight Earlier than Christmas’ celebration and Harbor Stroll of Lights; Maci Bowman, 7, Isaac Hoyle, 3, and pa Chris Bowman, all of Key West. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Vacation Fest From left, Jenna Robb, 10, Giulianna Rodriguez, 10, and Juliet Robb, 6, pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus earlier than the lighting of the Harbor Stroll of Lights. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Vacation Fest A Christmas tree product of fishing buoys is a part of the Key West Historic Seaport’s annual ‘Harbor Stroll of Lights,’ which was formally illuminated on Nov. 27. CAROL TEDESCO/Key West Vacation Fest