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© St. Petersburg Times, published December 7, 2002
DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING: Former St. Petersburg Times and Atlanta Journal-Constitution editor Gene Patterson and author Roy Peter Clark discuss the new book The Changing South of Gene Patterson: Journalism of Civil Rights, 1960-1968. 1-3 p.m., St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE. (727) 894-1052. Free.
PEARL HARBOR DAY MEMORIAL: 4 p.m., on board the American Victory, 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa, behind the Florida Aquarium. Also free tours for veterans. (813) 228-8766 or www.americanvictory.org.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARC: Annual arts and crafts show; sales benefit Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., South Straub Park, Beach Drive between First and Second avenues NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 893-7734.
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL CRAFT SHOW 2002: Contemporary fine crafts from more than 230 artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Robards Arena, Sarasota County Fairgrounds. $7. (941) 365-0559.
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY GARDEN STROLL: With 40,000 lights, music, holiday flowers, kids' activities and Santa. 6-8 p.m., Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Included in gardens admission: $7 adults, $5 ages 55 and older, $3 ages 3-11. (727) 551-3100.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sponge Docks, Tarpon Springs. (727) 869-9884.
NUTCRACKER IN THE PARK: With the Ballet Society. 5:30-7 p.m., North Straub Park, St. Petersburg. Park opens at 3 p.m. for seating. Free blanket seating; $5 grandstand seating. No lawn chairs allowed. (727) 827-3828.
2002 RETRO-RAMA ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. $5. (727) 322-8586.
SNOWBIRD OUTLAW NATIONALS: Professional drag racing event features jet dragsters, funny cars, wheel standers, alcohol dragsters and more. Gates open 10 a.m., Bradenton Motorsports park, 21000 State Road 64 (nine miles east of Interstate 75, exit 42). $20-$25 adults, $5 ages 6-12. (941) 748-1320 or www.bradentonmotorsports.com.
PALM HARBOR FINE ARTS, CRAFTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Omaha and Delaware streets, across from Palm Harbor University High School. $1, under 15 free. (727) 784-4287.
DOLL, BEAR, COLLECTIBLE AND TOY SHOW AND SALE: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Honeywell Minnreg Building, 6340 126th Ave. N, Largo. $3 adults, kids free. (727) 804-7727.
TRAIN, TOY AND TOY CAR SWAP MEET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Largo Central Park, Seminole Boulevard and East Bay Drive. $4, kids free. (727) 791-1621.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE AND SNOWFEST: Parade 10 a.m.-noon.. Starts at First Avenue S and Bayshore Drive, follows Bayshore north to Renaissance Vinoy Resort area in St. Petersburg. Free. Snowfest 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Beach Drive and Fifth Avenue NE, St. Petersburg. Small fee for some activities. (727) 893-7734.
SEASONAL SENSATIONS: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Pinewood Cultural Park, 12175 124th St. N, Largo. Holiday activities at Heritage Village, Florida Botanical Gardens and Gulf Coast Museum of Art. Fee for some activities; most free. (727) 582-2200 or www.pinewoodculturalpark.org.
SANTA FEST: Tons of "snow," Santa, ice skating rink (free skates), entertainment on five stages (at Centro Ybor, Centennial Park and Muvico theaters), carnival games and craft activities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ybor City. (813) 274-8615. Free.
TAMPA HOLIDAY PARADE: 4 p.m., Ybor City. Begins at Nick Nuccio Parkway and Sixth Avenue, then north on Nuccio to Seventh Avenue, east on Seventh to 19th Street, north on 19th to Ninth Avenue, west on Ninth to 15th Street and north on 15th to eastbound Palm Avenue. (813) 264-8615. Free.
BOAT PARADES: St. Petersburg Lighted Boat Parade, begins 6:45 p.m., along the downtown waterfront. (727) 821-6443. . . . Riverlights Boat Parade, begins 7 p.m., along the Pithlachascotee River, downtown New Port Richey. (727) 842-8066. . . . Gulfport Lighted Boat Parade, starts 6 p.m., along Gulfport waterfront at Boca Ciega Bay.
HOLIDAY PROMENADE: Kickoff event for Main Street Holidays, monthlong celebration in New Port Richey. Features arts and crafts vendors and seasonal music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sims Park, Main and Banks streets, New Port Richey. (727) 842-8066. Free.