Pinellas County will host several light shows and Santa events starting this week. They run through early January. Free options and ticketed programs span from Largo to Clearwater.
Largo Central Park will open its lights and carnival rides on Wednesday. The program continues through Jan. 4. Visitors can stop by between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. at no charge. Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo kicks off its lights on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., stretching through Jan. 3.
St. Pete will hold its Santa Parade and tree ceremony on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at North Straub Park. Clearwater’s tree ceremony happens Saturday at Coachman Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m…