A Word from your Editor

The holiday season is finally here, bringing with it a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. It's a magical time of year filled with traditions, decorations, and the opportunity to make lasting memories. As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the festive spirit fills the air, making everyone feel a little more special. 

This issue is filled with holiday events you want to be sure not to miss. The Naples Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition that features marching bands, floats, and an appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus! It's a great way to kick off the holiday season and get into the festive spirit. Fifth Avenue will be celebrating their 51st Annual Christmas on Fifth, a two-day event December 6-7 which includes the Tree Lighting at Sugden, a live Nativity, and dining on Fifth. Third Street South continues their tradition through the month of December with their Naples Snowfall Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., Christmas Carolers, and Santa Paws. Be sure to take advantage of the Johnsonville Lights at the Botanical Gardens. A spectacular display of thousands of lights among the tropical plants. And Marine Industries presents A Christmas Carnival themed Boat Parade on Naples Bay December 14.

Make sure to take advantage of all the festivities this holiday season has to offer and make lasting memories with your loved ones. From all of us Old Naples News and North Naples News want to wish everyone  Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah as well as a happy and healthy New Year.

Rebecca Boucher