Flora-Bama Annual Santa Drop
Attendees gather on the white sandy beaches to watch Santa Claus skydive in from the sky before heading to the tent for holiday photos. The event features kids crafts, games, face painting, holiday live music, and complimentary juice and sweet treats. Adults can also purchase beverages like Bushwackers at the bar.
What to Expect
Watch Santa skydive onto the beach and meet him for photos.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Perdido Key
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Flora-Bama
Food & Drink
Complimentary juice and sweet treats are provided; the Oyster Bar will be open, and Bushwackers are available for purchase for guests of legal drinking age.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and beachside
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free event. Kids crafts, games, live music, face painting, juice and sweet treats are included. Bushwackers are for sale at the bar for those of age. Toy donors receive a free drink card.
- Hours: 11am to 2pm; activities begin at 11AM; Santa arrives at 12:30PM.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive before Santa's scheduled 12:30 p.m. arrival; crafts, games, holiday music, face painting, juice, and treats begin at 11 a.m.
- Bring an unwrapped, unopened toy for Toys for Tots; the organization accepts donations onsite, and donors receive a free drink card.
- After Santa's beach arrival, join the line in the tent for photos; guests of any age may sit on his lap.
- Wear footwear suited to sand and plan for an outdoor beach event, since Santa skydives onto the beach and activities start there.
- For more menu choices than the Oyster Bar offers, visit the Ole River Grill or Yacht Club across the street.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission to the annual Santa Drop is free.
- Donate an unwrapped, unopened toy to Toys for Tots and receive a free drink card.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Santa Drop good for all ages?
Yes, it's for the whole family. Bring friends and even the "Bah-Humbuggers." Age doesn't matter, so grown-ups can sit on Santa's lap and ask for what they want too.
What is there to do besides watching Santa land?
Before Santa arrives there are kids crafts, games, face painting and live music with holiday tunes for the kids. Juice and sweet treats are free as well.
Where do we get photos with Santa?
Once Santa skydives onto the beach, get in line in the Tent for Santa pictures.
What food and drink is there?
Juice and sweet treats are free for the kids. Bushwackers are for sale at the bar for those of age. The Flora-Bama Oyster Bar is open. For a bigger menu, cross the street to the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill or the Flora-Bama Yacht Club.
Can we donate a toy while we're there?
Yes. Toys for Tots is on site taking unwrapped and unopened toys for kids in need. Everyone who donates a toy gets a free drink card.
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