During the Thanksgiving break, I had the opportunity to photograph a holiday event.
This group of pictures tells a story of a Christmas Celebration in the small historic district of Panama City, Florida. This celebration represents the efforts of city planners to revitalize this historic area. Harrison Avenue was a central meeting place and shopping area here until the 1970s. Sears and J C Penney department stores brought people to this downtown street. When the mall came to town, the two large stores moved out and people did not come to the downtown area as often. The city planners have worked to bring visitors back to this beautiful area by offering markets, music, and events such as this one called “Home for the Holidays”. Visitors enjoyed horse drawn carriage rides with narrated history lessons, the mesmerizing voices of the “A Cappella Ensemble” from the Callaway Assembly of God, a market square where local vendors could showcase and sell their crafts; and even a visit with Mr. And Mrs. Claus! This celebration was a treat for all ages.
Historic downtown Panama City's Clock.
Santa's little helper.
The horse drawn carriage rides.
The voices of the “A Cappella Ensemble” from the Callaway Assembly of God.
A little boy that was very excited to talk to Santa.
The very famous Mr. and Mrs. Claus
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