Cayman: Camana Bay is the home of the holidays this festive season

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Cayman: Camana Bay is the home of the holidays this festive season

Camana Bay is the home of the holidays, and this holiday season families and friends are encouraged to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Camana Bay with a range of annual traditions, weekly festivities, giveaways and opportunities to give back.


The
season starts with the annual Tree Lighting and holiday market, a
beloved family-friendly tradition held on the Crescent and the Paseo
from 4 to 10 p.m. on 16 November, starring Santa and Mrs. Claus and a
host of local entertainment. Families are encouraged to be in place
by 6:45 p.m. so as not to miss the big event. Come on back for Parade
of Lights in early December to take in the dazzling sight of brightly
illuminated boats sailing through the Camana Bay Harbour – and
share your favourite!


Stuff
your stockings while supporting local artisans at the annual Pink
Ladies Christmas Bazaar on 30 November at the Arts & Recreation
Centre, the Visual Arts Society Christmas Craft Market on 14 December
and the weekly Farmers & Artisans Market – running every
Wednesday until 18 December.


Make
memories with family photos with Santa Claus, party it up at
Mistletoe at Abacus or take in a movie under the stars at Christmas
Moonlight & Movies!


The
Camana Bay Christmas Give benefits the Cayman Food Bank, and there
are plenty of opportunities to give back. Donate food at the Camana
Bay Visitor Centre, be among the first on Grand Cayman to watch
Frozen II at the film’s premiere at Camana Bay Cinema or stay fit
with a fun and jolly jog around the Town Centre in the Santa Run.


Stay
tuned to Camana Bay’s social media channels for chances to win spot
prizes throughout the season. Make sure to share holiday snaps from
the Town Centre with the hashtags #CamanaBay and #HomeoftheHolidays
for more chances to be seen and selected for special seasonal prizes.


All
the details for Camana Bay’s holiday celebrations are below.

Annual Tree Lighting

Saturday, 16 November, 4-10 p.m.,
the Crescent

Every year the magic begins when the
Camana Bay Town Centre is transformed for the holidays. The event
that truly kicks off the holiday cheer is the annual Tree Lighting,
taking place on the Crescent. Join us for a special holiday market
from 4-10 p.m., and live performances from local musicians, dancers
and entertainers. We encourage you to be in your viewing spot by 6:45
p.m., to take in the dazzling moment as the Town Centre lights up and
marks the start of the season!

Frozen 2 premiere benefitting the
Camana Bay Christmas Give


Thursday, 21 November, 6
p.m., Camana Bay Cinema


Be one of the first to see
Frozen 2 at Camana Bay Cinema on Thursday, 21 November. Tickets can
be purchased at the Camana Bay Visitor Centre. Tickets are CI$25 per
person or get a family pack of four for CI$80. Donate non-perishable
food items to the Visitor Centre and receive a voucher for a free
small popcorn and drink to enjoy during the screening. All proceeds
support the Cayman Food Bank.

Pink Ladies Annual Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, 30 November, 2-5 p.m., the
Arts & Recreation Centre

Join the ladies for their annual
charity fundraiser where you can experience delicious homemade tea,
distinctive handmade crafts, a white elephant sale, a silent auction
and special performances.

Cayman National’s Parade of Lights

Saturday, 7 December, 6 p.m., the
Crescent

Experience the magic and delight of
brightly coloured illuminated boats parade through the harbour to the
melodious sounds of choirs. While the parade is on, enjoy live music
and a special visit from Santa. You may even catch a glimpse of
Frosty or one of Santa’s elves and a photo booth or two.

Visual Arts Society Christmas Craft
Market

Saturday, 14 December, 10 a.m.-5
p.m., the Paseo

In case you haven’t started, enjoy
this market to browse handmade art, jewellery, crafts, ornaments and
more for the perfect Christmas gift with a local touch.

Santa Run hosted by the Cayman Food
Bank

Saturday, 14 December, 6 a.m.,
registration; 6:30 a.m., run begins; the Paseo

Join Cayman Food Bank and a procession
of merry Santas on a jog for a cause around Camana Bay for some
festive, family-friendly fun. For more details and to register, visit
camanabay.com. Proceeds raise will benefit the Cayman Food Bank.

Christmas Moonlight & Movies

Tuesday, 17 December, 7 p.m., the
Crescent

Get cosy al fresco with your loved ones
for a joyful family flick shown on our giant blow-up screen on the
Crescent this one special night. The featured movie will be announced
in the upcoming weeks.

12th Annual Mistletoe

Friday, 21 December, 7 p.m.-2 a.m .,
Abacus

Transform your glam with your best
whites and boogie under the stars the entire night at the must-attend
event of the season. Tickets are CI$30 per person and proceeds will
benefit the Lions Club of Cayman. For tickets and more details call
+1.345.623.8282.

Weekly Festivities

Farmers & Artisans Market

Wednesdays, through 18 December, the
Paseo

Camana Bay’s popular weekly Farmers &
Artisans Market offers local keepsakes, fresh produce and arts and
crafts, which make the perfect Christmas gift. The final market of
the year will take place on Wednesday, 18 December and the first
market of 2020 will be on 8 January.

Traditional Santa Photos brought to
you by Picture This Studios

Thursdays, 5-19 December, 5-7 p.m.,
Gardenia Court

Youngsters can enjoy the merry old elf
in his traditional attire and capture the memories with him every
Thursday until the end of the holiday season. Sessions start at CI$35
per family and include a set of digital copies. You can purchase
prints for an additional fee. For more information, contact Picture
This Studios at 345.943.3686.

Caribbean Santa Photos brought to
you by Picture This Studios

Saturdays, 7-21 December, 3-5 p.m.,
the Island

Saint Nick has come to the tropics in
his island wear for bright and cheerful pics in the sand. Sessions
start at CI$35 per family and include a set of digital copies. You
can purchase prints for an additional fee. For more information,
contact Picture This Studios at 345.943.3686.

ABOUT CAMANA BAY

A destination within a destination,
Camana Bay is a vibrant town located in the heart of Grand Cayman in
the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory.

Situated on 685 acres between Seven
Mile Beach and the North Sound, this mixed-use master-planned
community is one of the first examples of New Urbanism in the
Caribbean.

Developed by Dart Real Estate, Camana
Bay offers more than 650,000 square feet
of commercial office and retail space as well as 63 luxury apartments
available for long-term lease, public spaces for all to enjoy,
world-class shopping and dining, as well as family-friendly
entertainment, events and attractions.

For more information, visit
camanabay.com and keep up with
the latest developments on Facebook
and follow us on Instagram.

Photos:

Home of the holidays.jpg: Camana
Bay is home to numerous events, giveaways, and memory-making
activities this holiday season.

Santa Run: Give back by
supporting Cayman Food Bank at the non-profit organisation’s Santa
Run on Saturday, 14 December.

Tree Lighting.jpg: Come out for
Camana Bay’s annual Tree Lighting celebration to kick off the
holiday season, this Saturday, 16 November from 4 p.m.

Published November 13, 2019

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