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Live Music + Santa + 20 Days Until...

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Happy Friday!

Last night, we were vending at Catapult and got to see the fireworks and Lakeland's Christmas Parade up close! Turns out I only took pictures of my food and these fireworks...

I assume you were somewhere nearby cause I don't really know many who do not come to this parade. It's usually a staple in our household.

I also would like to thank even more sponsors for our Beary Merry Christmas Toy Drive...

Thanks so much to everyone who sponsored a child this Christmas! Last I heard, I do believe we hit our target and the entire waitlist too! That's amazing!!!

Up next is our "A Merry Market Wonderland" out at Heritage Park in North Lakeland!

You do not want to miss this one! Besides the awesome vendors, it's confirmed that we're having live music and Santa! Santa will be there for free and you can "take your own" photos from 6pm-7pm!

I can't wait :) I wonder which one of us has the bigger beard this year?!
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-Chan "The Beard" Michaels
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P.S. Also, mark your calendars cause these are our remaining holiday markets for 2025!

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It's definitely the busy time of year!

And can you believe it's only 20 days until Christmas?! What?!

Sorry for the reminder...

-Chan

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