CVIA and Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort First Annual CVR Holiday

Making their first joint community celebration for the holidays, the Coast Village Improvement Association (CVIA),the Rosewood Miramar Beach, and the Montecito Community Foundation brought the holiday spirit to Coast Village Road on Thursday, December 7, with their event titled, “Shop, Sip, and Stroll,” from 3 to 6 pm. The center of the event was at the intersection of Coast Village and Middle roads, where the holiday tree donated by the Montecito Community Foundation was placed, along with outdoor lighted reindeer, faux oversized presents, and decorations.

Town locals gathered there, enjoying the hot chocolate bar set up by the Rosewood Miramar Beach. Entertainment started with the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Orchestra under the guidance of Marie Hébert, Education Programs Manager, playing holiday favorites. Next, in traditional Ole English costumes, was the Santa Barbara High School Madrigalssinging classic holiday songs in perfect harmony. Appearances and spreading cheer were Santa Claus (aka Cortney Lofton) who arrived via a powder blue surrey with Rosewood’s Managing Director Rick Fidel, andactor-dancers from the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet’s Nutcracker.

The event leaders were new CVIA Executive Director Beth Sullivan and President Trey Pinner, Fidel, and Montecito Community Foundation President Ruth Green and Board of Trustees member Cynthia Withers. Speeches were given by Sullivan, Pinner, Fidel, Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse, and CA State Assemblymember 37th District Gregg Hart. Santa led the attendees in the countdown for the official lighting of the holiday tree. 

The MJwishes all a wonderful holiday and a nod to the spirit of our town when you go past the holiday tree! For more of the live event, check out the videos on the MJ website and YouTube Channel.