Welcome the holidays to St. Petersburg when Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin illuminate the waterfront and the city's holiday tree during the traditional Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live entertainment, interactive games and more starting at 5 p.m. Friday in North Straub Park.

 

To promote the city's Park Once shuttle, free public parking is available from 5 p.m.-midnight in the Sundial and South Core parking garages with stops located outside of each garage. The Park Once shuttle, with 5 convenient stops, serves the downtown area on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m.-midnight.

Beat the crowds and shop small when  Shopapalooza Part II returns to South Straub Park. Find unique gifts, stocking stuffers and more from more than 120 local vendors, artists, community organizations and more. It's also Small Business Saturday, so be sure to patronize St. Petersburg retailers displaying the 'Shop Small' logo.

Put some sparkle in your holiday with a visit to the Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show at the Coliseum this weekend. Browse gems, jewelry and beads on display as exhibitors from across the country offer holiday gift ideas.

More than 30 local and regional bands get their groove on during the Don't Stop St. Pete Music and Arts Festival in the Grand Central District. 

Get in the holiday spirit with the Magic of Christmas featuring the New York Tenors at the Mah affey Theater. Or check out guitarist Billy Gibbons and the BFG's as they tour in support of the former ZZ Top and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's new release.