Dashing through the stores: Ormond MainStreet hosts fifth-annual 'Christmas in July' event

Over 50 locally-owned shops took part.

By Observer Staff
| 5:00 p.m. July 26, 2022

Becky Parker, of Ormond Mainstreet, poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo by Alexis Miller

Aiden Belden with Santa Claus. Photo by Alexis Miller

Lucas writes a letter to Santa with his mom Amy. Photo by Alexis Miller

Aiza Ali and Belly Veatch with Geri Westfall Real Estate. Photo by Alexis Miller

Thays Franca, Teri Althouse and Jon Benjamin with Art Spotlight. Photo by Alexis Miller

The Norvell family flexes with Body Exchange Boxing. Photo by Alexis Miller

The owners of Body Exchange Boxing. Photo by Alexis Miller

Kids participate in activities at The Casements. Photo by Alexis Miller

A family collects their Elf on the Shelf prizes. Photo by Alexis Miller

Ormond Beach Observer
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Ormond Beach held its fifth-annual Christmas in July event Saturday, July 23.

This event started as something to benefit the community and local shops, but has since grown. With over 50 locally-owned shops involved, along with the historic Casements building hosting children activities and the help of volunteers, the event was yet again a success for Ormond MainStreet.

The activities took place all around Ormond Beach's downtown district, including letters to Santa, scavenger hunts, cookie decorating, free snacks and sweets, meet-and-greets with Santa, and the "Elf on the Shelf" hunt where the kids could win prizes, raffle tickets and gift baskets. There were also deals for adults at most shops and restaurants involved.