1st Annual Christmas by the Sea

CAROLINA BEACH, NC OCT 16, 2009: The Carolina Beach Boardwalk Makeover is proud to present another family-friendly event during the holidays on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.

Beginning Friday, November 27, 2009 the Boardwalk will come alive with holiday spirit, when the 1st Annual “Lighting of Boardwalk” will occur at 8pm, following the Lighting at the Lake presented by the Island of Lights. The Boardwalk oceanfront landscaped coves will come alive with merriment and decorations, thanks to local businesses and groups who have sponsored the various coves. View the decorations nightly through January 1.

Festive activities will then be held every Friday and Saturday through December 19 from 5-8pm. All events and activities are free.

Activities include: Fire Pit with Story Telling, Hot chocolate, Live Nativity Scene, Caroling, Santa (Sat only), Theatre, Choral and band performances by Ashley, Murray and CB Elementary (Sat only), Pleasure Island Drama Club, Cape Fear Roller Girls, Puppet shows, Arts & Crafts Market Area and ornament making activities for the kids. Activities and performances are FREE.

Christmas by the Sea is a winter event series at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk sponsored by the Boardwalk Makeover Group, who was responsible for the Boardwalk Blast Summer Event Series this summer. The Boardwalk Makeover is a 501c-3 all volunteer organization committed to restoring and reviving the Boardwalk of Carolina Beach. For more information, visit www.boardwalkmakeover.org