The Alligator Lake Chain Alliance (ALChA) will hold Saturday holiday boat parades this year on Dec. 4 and 18. The group will meet at the northwest corner of Alligator Lake at 5:30 p.m. and start the parade at 5:45 p.m. The route will move along the north shore of Alligator Lake, through the Lizzie Canal, continuing along the southern and western shores of Lake Lizzie, travel under the Bass Highway Bridge and make a short stop on Coon Lake, then continue to Trout Lake and finish in Center Lake. They will try and cover as much shoreline as they can within two and a half hours.
Decorate your boats, tell your family and friends and join in this holiday tradition.
Confessions of the Hand presents its Third Annual Community Toy Drive on Sunday. Join Santa, Batman, the Joker and A Hero for Kids and their Christmas for the Kids initiative. The Poker Run begins at 10 a.m., vehicle blessings is at 10:20 a.m. and the ride begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcomed to participate — Bikers, Jeepers, Truckers and all others who would like to be a part of this event. Bring a toy and nonperishable food donation. All donations stay local. The food drive goes on until Dec. 13. Food will go to Families In Transition at local schools.
Register at Confessions of the Hand Fine Art and Tattoo Gallery, (59 13th St.), or call 407-690-0680.
The City of St. Cloud’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest is back! Share your awesome holiday decorating for a chance to win! Email a photo or video along with contact information to Parksandrecreation@st.cloud.org. Registration deadline is Dec. 10 and online voting will be held Dec. 11-13 on Facebook (@CityofStCloudFL). Winners’ award ceremony will take place on Dec. 15 at the Hunter Arms Hotel (1029 New York Ave.).
For more information call St. Cloud Parks and Recreation at 407-957-7243 or St. Cloud Main Street at 407-493-0008.
Harmony’s Winter Fest in the Square takes place on Dec. 10 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Harmony Town Square (7250 Harmony Square Dr. S). The Winter Fest will feature a snow slide, horse and carriage, Christmas Carolers and inflatables. Food trucks will be onsite as well caricaturists, a DJ and games. Kids activities include letters to Santa, balloon critters, face painting, S’mores and a train ride. Even Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop by! This event is free for Harmony residents, or $5 for non-residents.
The Holiday Market will have vendors and crafters. Vendors and crafters are needed. A 10 x 10 vendor booth is $30. Tables, chairs and tents are not included. For vendor information text 407-709-0187. To register go to https://bit.ly/3CLyRr3.
