3rd Annual Coast Village Road Tree Lighting

Your Society Edit reporter is here with the latest on Coast Village Road! Yes dears, we have exciting new businesses to explore, but first the holidays!

I attended the 3^rd Annual CVR Holiday Tree Lighting event, held on Thursday, December 4, from 4-6 pm, in front of Renaud’s Bakery and the award-winning Richie’s Barber Shop. 

The event is co-sponsored by the Coast Village Association (CVA) and the Rosewood Miramar Beach. Managing the details was CVA Executive Director Beth Sullivan.

The Lola Bard Carolers sang period pieces a cappella and were dressed in vintage English costumes; and the strings ensemble from the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony performed while seated to the right of the holiday tree. Everyone came dressed warmly in their holiday best. Pets walking their owners made a red-carpet-ready look with deer antlers on their heads, necklaces (pet collars and harnesses) of blinking-colored lights, red velvet, bows, Santa costumes, and other holiday bling. 

The 35-foot-high tree that came from Anthony’s Trees was sponsored by an anonymous entity. Adding to the pomp and circumstance were local politicians First District SBC Supervisor Roy Lee and SB Mayor Randy Rowse, who said a few words before the tree lighting. Also speaking were Sullivan and the CVA Board President Trey Pinner. They and Santa Claus invited the crowd to join in the countdown for the tree lighting. With that, the tree was lit and photo ops aplenty began in earnest.

Making it homey was the Rosewood Miramar Beach’s surrey and hot chocolate with candy canes service. A mailbox for letters to Santa was filling up and kids took photos with Santa. 

There is a business holiday window decorating contest and everyone is invited to take a photo of your favorite business’ holiday window. Tag the CVA and post your photo on social media.