It all starts off on Thursday evening at the Midtown Holiday Block Party at the Anna Maria Island Centre from 5:30-7:30 with food and drinks, door prizes, Santa will be there via the Privateers sleigh, music and even Snow!!  On Friday night is the annual Holiday of Treasures Walkabout on Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive in the city of Anna Maria.  There they will have food and libations courtesy of the local merchants from 5-8.  On Saturday there is of course the annual Christmas Parade starting at 10am at the Bayfront Park in the City of Anna Maria, and continue all the way to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, where the Privateers will hold a party with food and drinks.  Saturday evening will comprise of the Merchants on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach having open houses from 4:30-8:30 with food and drinks for all.  One thing is for sure, there will be plenty of activities for kids of all ages!!