Friday, November 13, 2026
As Thanksgiving festivities end and the Christmas season approaches, the dedicated team of approximately thirty elves behind Christmas Island Style is actively preparing a month filled with wonder and joy for the Marco Island community. Chairperson Wanda Burson is eagerly anticipating a festive and bustling Christmas season, expressing excitement for the events the group has in store for the island in 2025.
Upcoming Holiday Events Overview
Dec 4-5 CELEBRATE VII – A Collaborative grouping of solo and ensemble work to welcome in the holiday season - Marco Lutheran Church 7:30 PM. Free tickets may be picked up beforehand at the Lutheran Church Office.
Dec. 6: Annual Tree Lighting and Community Celebration – Veterans Community Park at 6:00 PM.
Dec. 9: Canine Pet Parade – CJ’s on the Bay – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Dec. 13: Annual Street Parade – 6:30 PM.
Dec. 17: Chamber Holiday After Five – Marco Beach Hilton Resort – 5:30 PM.
Dec. 19: Holiday Movie InThe Park – Veterans Community Park – 5:30 PM. Sponsored By Christmas Island Style and the Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department
Dec. 20 (Morning): Cookies and Milk with Santa – Mackle Park – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Santa arrives by helicopter, sponsored by Christmas Island Style and Marco Island Parks and Recreation)
Dec. 20: (Evening): Marco Island Annual Christmas Boat Parade – 6:00 PM
Fundraising Efforts and Community Support
Sandi Sims-Ramage, who chaired the Christmas Island Style Golf Fundraiser, reported the annual event would once again help to provide the group’s treasury with the necessary funds to support the month-long activities associated with the Christmas Island Style Events. She thanked the many players, hole sponsors and donors, and volunteers who once again made the event so successful. She also thanked the Island Country Club for its continued support of the event.
Allyson Richards, who coordinated the Ho-Ho-Ho event held at the Lutheran Church, expressed appreciation for the generous contributions from the business community and residents, noting they were essential to the success of the modified casino evening.
Angel Sale and Volunteer Contributions
The group has also sold nearly 60seven-foot-tall angels, which now beautifully decorate the streets and lawns around the island. Treasurer Barb Dasti, who organizes the angel deliveries, remarked on the volunteers’ efforts to ensure the timely fulfillment of all orders. She noted that the final deliveries were concluded and suggested those seeking to be placed on the waiting list for the 2026 season send an email
Event Information and Community Involvement
Details for all Christmas Island Style events are available on the group’s website at www.christmasislandstyle.com, where application forms for the street and boat parades can also be found. There are no fees to participate in or attend any of the events.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay informed about the various Christmas events sponsored by the all-volunteer group by visiting the CIS website or the Coastal Breeze News at www.coastalbreezenews.com, which will feature the events in its weekly calendar.
Stay Updated and Season’s Greetings
Christmas Island Style encourages the community to regularly check their website at www.christmasislandstyle.comor Facebook page for any updates or changes to the event schedule.
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