Destin Christmas Parade Chairs Thank Volunteers 1986
Destin Christmas Parade chairmen Patce Strahan Lee Ammons thank volunteers for a smooth setup and enduring effort. Harold Ammons led weeks of planning with Harold Ammons and others, delivering a memorable city event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin Lumber
Harold Ammons
Mike Medlin
Gary Box
David Meyers
Gloria May
Richard Errington
Patce Strahan
Lee Ammons
Destin Christmas Spirit Surges With Festive Parade and Decor
The writer notes a revival of Destin’s holiday spirit with twinkling U.S. 98 decorations and a grand Saturday parade. A community tree blaze and numerous parties mark the season, while the author recalls past lukewarm reception and an early Lions Club decoration contest that faded. The piece also shares a personal moment as the author sees her husband in a tux for the first time in 26 years.
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Log
Destin
Destin Lions Club
U.S. 98
Christmas Spirit in Destin Brightens Holiday Hearts
A reader recalls festive moments from a party where two others wore the same red sequin gown, and a third arrived in the same dress. She notes early tree trimming, baking, and nearly finished gifts, plus the enduring joy of Christmas cards and holiday displays around Destin.
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Ray
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Tom Hickenbotham
Fort Walton Beach
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Betty Belcher
Kevin Faircloth
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Brian Pennington
Debbie Trafford
Scott Whitehurst
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Mae Beas
Mary Esther Beach
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Destin’s
Enna
Okaloose/Walton Counties
Florida
P.O
DWU
Oren
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Emerald Coast Welcome Service
Greater Fwb & Twin Cities Chambers of Commerce
Clara Stafford
Hollywood Blvd
Mery Esther
Okaloosa Crematory, Inc
Aultman Funeral Home
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