Christmas Eve Luminaries-Volunteers Needed, a Few Streets Remain, Luminary Pick Up & Sand Delivery
On Christmas Eve, as the sun goes down the streets of Sunset Beach will sparkle with an extraordinary luminary display with over 2400 candles. This is a volunteer effort. We need your help to keep this tradition alive. The Following Streets are still available. If you can volunteer to place luminaries and light candles on one of the following streets please contact Dawn Fader at [email protected] or 727-687-2522. Volunteering includes picking up the sand from designated sandpiles after Dec 16th, placing luminaries on the street on Christmas Eve day, lighting the candles at dusk on Christmas Eve and picking up bags the next morning.
- 79th Ave
- 79th Terrace
- 80th Ave.
- Harrell Ave.
- East Bay from Harrell to 87th
- West Gulf from Gulf Blvd to 90th Ave.
- West Gulf from 90th Ave to 87th Ave.
The sand will be delivered by the City on approximately December 16th. Get your sand early if possible to prevent moisture if it rains. There will be 3 sand piles this year. The North End Sand Pile will be across the street from Caddy’s at the South end of the Lion’s Club parking lot between Harrell and West Gulf. The Mid Island Sand Pile will be at approximately 85th and West Gulf Blvd. on the East Side of the road. The South End Sand Pile will be just North of Mansions by the Sea at the southernmost part of the Pavilion Parking lot on the West side of West Gulf Blvd.
***Luminary Pick Up Party All volunteers can Pick Up your Luminary Supplies on Thursday, December 19th anytime between 6pm and 8:30 pm at 8101 Bayshore Dr. As a Thank You for volunteering we will have treats & libations to share. Pick up your supplies and stay for the party!