The Savannah Harbor Foundation is a volunteer-based, charitable organization, originally started in response to the events on September 11, 2001 to provide some enjoyable family events after the tragic attack on the United States. Since then, the organization has expanded its support to local childrens' charities. Each year during the weekend after Thanksgiving, the Foundation kicks off the annual Holiday Series of Events including:- Boat Parade of Lights: Come enjoy Savannah's unique Christmas Parade on the River! On November 24 at 5:00pm, General James Edward Oglethorpe returns to officiate the lighting of Savannah's Christmas tree, followed by a showcase of 60 vessels decorated to the hilt with lights and holiday decorations. A fireworks display follows. Come to the Savannah River in front of River Street for great viewing, or you can cross the river before the festivities and watch from Hutchinson Island.
- Gingerbread Village features edible artwork by both "professional" and "amateur" gingerbread structure architects, displayed at the Westin on the north side of the river.
- Festival of Lights: Hutchinson Island lights up each year with 60 lighted displays along the Road Course. After driving through the displays, join in the fun in the center of the Road Course, and enjoy the bonfire, treats, music, and more. The activities change throughout the display, so you may want to visit more than once! A $20 per car, or $5 walk-through cost proceeds a number of childrens' charities.
- Holiday Concerts: On Monday, December 3, Musical Mondays free family concerts begin at the Savannah Arts Academy. Enjoy music to put you in the Holiday spirit!
Of course, other Savannah Holly Days events (both ticketed and free to the public) offer more great options to celebrate the Season:
- Downtown Holiday Tour of Homes: Historic homeowners open their doors to the public during the afternoon and evening of December 8, 2012. See the beauty of these southern belles, decorated for the Holiday Season.
- Victorian Tea: Between the afternoon and evening hours of the Homes Tour, Savannah's Garden Club invites you to a formal Tea Event. Put on your finery, select your favorite hat (long-known to be the appropriate finishing touch to any tea garb), and enjoy Victorian Tea, sandwiches, treats, and music. This year's tea location is a fully-restored Greek Revival Mansion, built in 1870.
- Inn Tour: Area Inns invite you to tour their property on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Among the chosen properties for this year's tour are our own Ziegler House, Presidents' Quarters Inn, Forsyth Park Inn, and Amethyst Inn!
- The Whiskey Barrel: As an alternative option for the Adults, the city's first annual Whiskey Barrel taste experience takes place on Hutchinson Island. Featuring a selection of both whiskies and craft beers, attendees will receive a sample glass, unlimited beer samples, and a whiskey tasting card for 6 free tastings. Designated drivers are not only encouraged, they are afforded a substantial discount to the event so that they can come learn about the products. A Military Discount on advance-purchase tickets also applies.
- City Market offers both the annual Open House, and Christmas for Kids Celebration. Friday, December 8 finds the market awash with lights and candles while carolers sing, Santa listens to secrets, and treats are offered in the shops. Then, on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Make your own ornaments, explore the petting zoo, enjoy a Cinderella Carriage tour, hear beautiful chorale music, and so much more! Consider bringing an unwrapped toy to donate to the Holiday Hope collection box.
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