Holiday cheer filled Islamorada’s Founders Park during the 19th annual Holiday Fest on Dec. 1, presented by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce. Children and families enjoyed a towering Christmas tree that blew snow. Others waited in line to see Santa, and kids flocked to the snow mountain. Other activities included an ornament auction, a bustling holiday bazaar and a glowing parade around the great lawn. Capt. Skip Bradeen served as grand marshal, leading a procession which featured more than 40 floats, boats, cars and trucks adhering to the theme “Happy Holidays and Best Fishes.” The esteemed accolade of “Best Holiday Parade Float” was awarded to TowBoat US Islamorada, with the Village of Islamorada securing second place and Ocean Studies Charter School claiming third place.
Photos by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Arhur Oakey, 4, of Ft. Lauderdale, shops for air plants during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Santa rides in the parade during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Isla Zlockie a dancer with On your Toes Dance Studio performs during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Isla Zlockie a dancer with On your Toes Dance Studio performs during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Isla Zlockie a dancer with On your Toes Dance Studio performs during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Isla Zlockie a dancer with On your Toes Dance Studio performs during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Dancers with On your Toes Dance Studio perform during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Sights from the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. Photo by Doug Finger 
Amanda Casanave takes a selfie with her son Axl (cq), 2, during the 19th Annual Islamorada Holiday Fest at Founders Park Friday, December 1, 2023. At left is her husband Billy and daughter Ava, 7, at center. Photo by Doug Finger
