Hundreds of Surfing Santas to ride the waves at Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve!

The Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach are set to ride the waves for the much loved annual event on Christmas Eve Morning.

Grab your boards and Santa hats, the biggest party on the east coast takes place on Christmas Eve morning, December 25th, as hundreds of Surfing Santas and thousands of spectators come together on Cocoa Beach for a morning of family fun on the beach!

What started out as a small, family day in Cocoa Beach has turned into a global phenomenon. People from all over congregate on Christmas Eve in Cocoa Beach to celebrate the holidays with Santa, friends and family. Whether you surf or you’re looking to join in the holiday spirit, there’s no other beach having this much fun on Christmas Eve!

This year's Surfing Santas was set to take place at a new location on Cocoa Beach, but after an uproar from attendees, the organizers changed the location back to the original location at Coconuts on the Beach at Minutemen Causeway.

Hundreds of surfers and thousands of spectators dressed in holiday-themed outfits are expected to participate this year, with live music, Hawaiian dance demonstrations, and the ever popular costume content.

Anyone can participate in the costume contest by dressing in the Christmas themed outfit of their choice, and prizes will be awarded for best babies, children, groups, men, and women!

Surfing Santas is the Space Coast’s most anticipated holiday event, and this is your chance to take to the waves with hundreds of holiday revelers for a Florida Christmas celebration you'll never forget.

Once you’ve experienced Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach you’ll never want to spend your Christmas anywhere else.

Surfing Santas is traditionally held on December 24, at Cocoa Beach, with the event bringing hundreds of surfers dressed up as Santa to the city’s beach.

It is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the holidays, having lots of holly jolly fun with friends and family.

In addition to catching the waves, the event also features costume contests, live music, performances, photo opportunities, and more.

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