- March 14, 2025
Santa and Mrs. Claus joined MainStreet Vice President Nancy Cortez (left) and Ormond Beach MainStreet Executive Director Becky Parker (right) for the annual Christmas in July event. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Santa Claus donned his summer suit and joined Ormond Beach MainStreet Executive Director Becky Parker Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Angel Lowden and Stephanie Gunter welcome customers to their blended shop, The Studio by Angel Lowden and Novel Tea Book Shop during Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Baker Missy Creggar and shop owner Angel Lowden prepare treats during Ormond Beach’s annual Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Baker Missy Creggar baked sweet treats for Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Stephanie Gunter helps a young customer at Novel Tea Book Shop during Christmas in July on Saturday, July 27. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The artist of Art Spotlight during Christmas in July: Teri Althouse, Barbette Jensen, Alessandra Givens, Thays Franca, Kelley Watson Howard, Glenda Greenberg and Michelle Corbitt. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Signs, pinwheels and pink flamingos marked the businesses participating in the Ormond Beach Christmas in July annual event. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach resident Katie Wilson perused books at Fern & Fable Books during Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Sam and Rayna Dunlop, owners of Fern & Fable Books and Ormond Beach residents, enjoyed a busy day during Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Signs and pink flamingos dotted Granada Blvd. on both sides of the bridge marking 49 businesses participating in Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Business offered discounts and treats during Ormond Beach’s annual Christmas in July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Johanna Naranjo, of Port Orange, and Liz Berger, of Ormond Beach, enjoyed their first Christmas in July in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Artists Kirsten Lahmann, Alessandra Givens, and Thays Franca welcome shoppers to Art Spotlight during Christmas in July in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Pink flamingos and pinwheels dotted the landscape as Ormond Beach MainStreet hosted its seventh annual Christmas in July celebration on Saturday, July 27.
Forty-nine small businesses participated in the shopping and dining event along Granada Blvd., on both sides of the Granada Bridge, between A1A and Orchard Street.
Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted shoppers as they enjoyed sales, specials, and treats offered by Ormond Beach shops and restaurants. There were family-friendly activities during the event, which is held to support local businesses and encourage shopping small at local establishments.
The Elf on a Shelf scavenger hunt led visitors to local businesses in search of the elusive Christmas icon. Shoppers who collected six stamps from local businesses and made one purchase were eligible to win prizes from local shops. For the first time, maps were available at the Ormond Beach Main Street office a week before the event.
"We wanted to give people more time to visit the businesses," said Chris Wells, associate director of Ormond Beach MainStreet.
The scavenger hunt drawing was held on Monday, July 30 at 10 am. Prizes included a gift basket and gift cards from local shops. More than 50 residents entered, and the winners were The Hatheway Family, Donna Torbey, Rachel Barclay, and Liam Pete.
Prizes can be picked up at the Ormond Beach Main Street office, 44 W. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach. Winners should call the office, 386-492-2938, for a time to pick up their prize.
