NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - The Greater New Smyrna Beach Area is offering an unprecedented New Year's event schedule making Southeast Volusia County a premier destination for holiday fun. "Last Night, First Day at the Beach" is a spectacular series of events running from December 27th to January 4th including an Unlock the Ocean ceremony where dignitaries will be on hand, the Flamingo 5K Beach Run, awarding medals in 84 categories, and prizes for the best flamingo costume. Participants also have the chance to win one of 14 new Beach Cruiser bicycles! Be sure to join in the Flamingo Flop, our very own version of the Polar Bear Plunge with a Florida twist.
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Start a new tradition this holiday season, and plan your New Smyrna Beach Area holiday get-away today!
| Countdown JAM! |
Friday, December 27th |
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| Wine Walk |
Saturday, December 28th |
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| Pirate and Princess Party |
Sunday, December 29th |
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| Countdown to 2014 Sidewalk Sale |
Monday, December 30th |
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| New Year's Eve Dine Out |
Tuesday, December 31st |
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| Countdown to New Year's Eve Fireworks |
Tuesday, December 31st |
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| "Unlock the Ocean" ceremony |
Wednesday, January 1st |
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| Flamingo 5K Beach Run |
Wednesday, January 1st |
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| Flamingo Flop |
Wednesday, January 1st |
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| "New Year – New You" resolution activities |
Thursday, January 2nd and Friday, January 3rd |
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| Gallery Walk |
Saturday, January 4th |
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About Southeast Volusia County: An eclectic mix of old and new, subtle sophistication and bohemian soul, the area is know for its wide, white sand beaches, superior outdoor recreation, and rich history, with arts and culture being the core of the downtown areas. The Greater New Smyrna Beach Area encompasses New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Edgewater, Oak Hill and Osteen. New Smyrna Beach has been voted "Best Beach" in the Orlando Sentinel's "Best Bets" competition seven years in a row (2007 - 2013), by Central Floridians; was designated one of "Florida's Top 10 Beach Towns" by Dr. Beach for USA Today; and was most recently named "One of the Worlds Coolest Surf Towns" by Travel and Leisure Magazine.
For more information, accommodations and a complete event schedule, contact the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority at 1-800-541-9621 or visit www.nsbfla.com/first_day. Special considerations are available to members of the media by request or linking to your press page/media section to our www.nsbfla.com/first_day events page.
SOURCE: Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority
Myriah Chandler, 1-386-428-1600, [email protected]
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