2023 Christmas In July has entered the history books!
Coming in 2024, this page will be updated with all the exciting details of our next Christmas In July.
We’ll see you then!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – Take our Christmas in July Poll – one random voter will win a $50 Gift Card (your name and email must be included with your vote) https://woobox.com/tkhrek
Join Us for Christmas in July!
Why wait for the winter to participate in your favorite holiday festivities?
Good ol’ Saint Nick is taking a vacation to Fort Lauderdale this summer, and you are invited to participate in the Christmas Day Fun on July 22, 2023!
Daytime: Family Fun with Santa & the “Nice List” Gang
Nighttime: The Elves Go Rogue with “Jingle Bells and Naughty List” Elves
JULY 22, 2023 – Daytime
“The Nice List”
SANTA ON LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM SANTA’S GOLF CART BRIGADE on LAS OLAS BLVD.
SANTA STOPS
11:20 AM Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas
11:35 AM Louie Bossi
11:50 AM B-Square
12 NOON Anne’s Florist
12:10 PM Carroll’s Jewelers
12:20 PM Kilwins – Fort Lauderdale
12:30 PM El Camino
12:40 PM Piazza Italia – Link to Specials for the Day
PHOTOS WITH SANTA @ RIVERSIDE HOTEL
1:15-2:10 PM Photo opportunity at the Fireplace
BAKEOFF JUDGING / TREATS @ NEW RIVER CAFE & BAKERY
1:00-2:30 PM Bakeoff Judging – “Christmas In July” Teen Bake-Off Link
2:15 PM Santa Visits for a Cookie
2:20-2:30 PM Bakery Treats for Guests
WATER TAXI HOLIDAY CRUISES
2:20 PM Santa visits the Water Taxi Stop at Stranahan House / Tunnel Top Park
2:30 PM Family / “Nice List” Cruise click to purchase tickets
( Look for lunch / dinner savings with your pre-purchased Water Taxi Ticket Cruise and Save – Water Taxi )
MORE CHRISTMAS IN JULY DAYTIME
Las Olas Yoga– Enjoy a class with the studio decorated for the holidays. Classes are from 9 am – 1 pm. Holiday savings on retail as well as discounts on our new student specials and memberships.
Robinson’s Jewelers– One of Santa’s stops! Ask about their July specials!
Warby Parker– Festive staff members all day long!
Ya Mas Taverna– Hosting a “Barbie” brunch! The most popular toy comes alive at Ya Mas on 7/22!
YETI– Ask them about their Christmas In July specials on holiday themed inventory!
Zola Keller– Shop for your Winterfest Black Tie Ball Gown EARLY and SAVE! Click to view this special and more (click to our hotel page)
JULY 22, 2023 – Nighttime – “Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves”
“The Naughty List”
THE ELVES GO ROGUE
11:30 AM ’till close – Piazza Italia – Specialty Drinks all day – Link to Specials for the Day
JINGLE BELLS and NAUGHTY ELVES
5:30-6:00 PM – Stranahan House – Elves Gathering
6:30 PM – Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves Water Taxi Cruise click to purchase tickets
New River Café & Bakery will have Tiramisu in an edible chocolate cup with a Grand Marnier infusion for Water Taxi Guests with tickets for the Jingle Bells and Naughty Elves Cruise.
( Look for lunch / dinner savings with your pre-purchased Water Taxi Ticket Cruise and Save – Water Taxi )
For additional details with the Naughty Elves
MORE CHRISTMAS IN JULY NIGHTTIME
American Social– Specialty Cocktails and a special place to stop for your social media needs- Take an “ELFIE” using a 360 camera photo opportunity provided by GoQuiPlus.com
B Square– Themed cocktails and food specials, with a festive staff ready to welcome you! Take an “ELFIE” at the Photo booth set up provided by GoQuiPlus.com for some more Christmas In July fun!
Boathouse– Themed Cocktails and menu specials all day long!
Cuba Libre– Will be celebrating in true “elf” style with specialty cocktails all night!
Riverside Hotel– Offering an option to “Elf Responsibly” with room specials so you can “take the elevator home” if you’d like to stay overnight!
LAST MINUTE UPDATES
Last minute updates on Boulevard Activities at night can be found on LasOlasBoulevard.com
DID YOU MISS SANTA?
Stop by July 21-23 and drop off your letter:
Riverside Hotel
Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas
Kilwins – Fort Lauderdale
BE AN ELF on SOCIAL MEDIA and WIN PRIZES: Look for the Christmas in July Posters at various locations along Las Olas Boulevard and “Elf Yourself” – weekly winners will be announced on social media.
Or, click the link, take a photo, and upload it on social using the five #’s:
#ChristmasInJulyOnLasOlas #GotElfed #WinterfestFL #LasOlasBlvd #Waterataxi
REMEMBER YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MUST BE PUBLIC (not private) for us to see your photos).
TOO SHY to change your social media accounts to public? No Worries – Email your photo using our frame or one of you in “Elf attire” to boats@Winterfestparade.com, and we will confirm the photo can be uploaded into our contest and send you a confirmation link.
Winners will be announced weekly ending July 25th.
PRIZES INCLUDE: $20 Gift Cards, $50 Restaurant Gift Cards, Santa Books, Tickets onboard Water Taxi, Hotel Stay at Riverside Hotel
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