With the holidays fast approaching, a variety of events to celebrate the season are approaching too – here are some events around Pinellas County that can bring that seasonal joy.

On Dec. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Tarpon Springs, there will be a Christmas parade where crafts, hot chocolate and even a visit from Santa will happen at 11:30 a.m.

On Dec. 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Grand Villa St. Petersburg, there is a Christmas Street shop event. There will be arts and crafts, food trucks, vendors, line dancing and more. It is a free event with free parking.

On Dec. 13 there will be a “making spirits bright parade and awards” at 4:00 p.m. and the lineup will be at Island Way Grill, North Beach, South Beach then over to the bridge MLK turn to Fort Harrison.

From Dec. 16 to 18, the Clearwater Historical Society will be hosting a bunch of Christmas events. On that Friday there will be a holiday movie in the park at 6:00 p.m., on Saturday there will be a market happening with music at 9:00 a.m. and on Sunday at 7:00 a.m. there will be a market and parade happening.