Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser spoke with Comedians Uncorked Pat Largo about the LocalShops1 Founder Ester Venouziou  and the 15th Annual Shopapalooza Festival Nov. 29-30. It's the BIGGEST holiday shopping festival in the Southeast. Stroll the stunning waterfront for this 2-day extravaganza featuring 350+ local makers and businesses, food vendors, activity zones for kids and adults, kids’ crafts, giant law games, interactive art experiences, Christmas tree displays, live entertainment, and interactive experiences – all in one joyful celebration of everything local…and admission is free.  Pets on leashes or strollers are welcomed. There’s a lot of new fun this year. Some of the highlights include a Community paint-by-number, with award-winning muralist Alyssa Marie, an Adoptable Pet Fashion Show, with dogs and skunks on Palooza Day 2, a new “Beyond Your Imagination” zone, with an aerialist, St Pete Bookmobile (library on wheels), and more; an expanded kidpreneur zone, with 30 kids and more.  You can relax in a 10,000-Sq-Ft Glam Outdoor Lounge curated by VPN Studios – the ultimate chill zone!
🗓️ November 29 & 30, 2025 | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg
💥 FREE Admission | 350+ Local Businesses | Family + Pet Friendly
🚎 Free Shuttle, 9:30 am– 6 pm, both days between South Core Garage (2nd St S between Central & 1st Ave S) and Palooza at Vinoy Park

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