This upcoming weekend is your last chance to ride the Jingle Bell Express in Panama City. On Friday and Saturday evening, the Express will be taking visitors between Historic Downtown Panama City and St. Andrews. The Jingle Bell Express will run from 5-8 PM each night, with various pick-up and drop-off points in Downtown and St. Andrews. The Express is FREE and family-friendly! Each passenger is gifted with a cookie made from scratch by the local bakery, Who’s Got Time. The Panama City A Capelle Chorus will be singing carols on the Express, and visitors are encouraged to join in. The ride will feature gorgeous views along Beach Drive; keep an eye out for historic houses decked out for the holidays and the beauty of Christmas lights reflecting on the water. Explore both St. Andrews and Downtown to enjoy light displays, horse-drawn carriages, Christmas parades, and local shops filled with holiday cheer.
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The Classic Christmas Memories Parade is happening tomorrow at 4pm! There will be a Santa’s mailbox set up at City Hall, so parents be sure to have your kids get their letters written. There will also be an opportunity to hand let’s directly to Santa himself after the parade. A table will be set up for kids to write letters at the parade itself.
Come out to the “Most Haunted Small Town in the U.S.” on December 2nd for their annual Monticello’s Downtown Christmas. The town leaves its spooky past in October and creates a fantastical winter wonderland event every December. The only city in Jefferson County, Monticello hosts this annual festival to welcome visitors and thrill local residents. The theme of this year’s event is “Christmas Around the World.” There will be festivities happening all day including the Christmas Light parade, tree lighting, visits with Santa, live entertainment, vendor marketplace, and a kids’ village! Local shops and restaurants will also be open for business. Come out and enjoy the ambiance of a small-town winter holiday! Learn more by visiting the 
Tonight is Drinksgiving! This is an unofficial holiday that is celebrated the night before Thanksgiving. It is the ultimate homecoming celebration; head out to a local bar or pub to catch up with friends and family who are home for the holidays. Remember to drink responsibly, and to have a designated driver (even if that driver is an Uber, Lyft, or cab). To honor this event, today’s blog highlights a local brewery you can visit today – Salty Oak Brewing Co.! 
Today is National American Beer Day! Celebrate by visiting a local brewery. This is an annual event designed to help celebrate domestic lagers and ales brewed across the United States. 
If you would like to take part in the exhibition, call the Chamber of Commerce at (850)482-8060. The Expo’s theme is “Fall” in Love with JaCo. Participants are encouraged to decorate their booths in a fall theme. The Chamber will also be holding an Expo 101 class on Tuesday, September 20th from 8am to 9am. The class will be repeated on (1) Friday, September 30th from 11am to 12pm and (2) Tuesday, October 4th from 3pm to 4pm. The class will cover what makes a great exhibit, setup do’s and don’ts, and more. Participating businesses/organizations will also receive a special exhibitor-only networking lunch during setup prior to the 3:00 p.m. public event.