WATCH: Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza in Palm Bay Set Dec. 20, Will Feature $1,500 Talent Contest

Submit Audition video by Dec. 10

WATCH: Win $1,500.00! Do you have talent? The 17th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza in Palm Bay is previewed by Orville Susong (pictured) and Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina, who is involved with this event on behalf of The House Family Ministries. To participate in the talent contest, you must send an audition video of your talent by December 10 to the following email address: familychristmasextravaganza@gmail.com

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Win $1,500! Do you have talent? The 17th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza in Palm Bay is previewed by Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina, who is involved with this event on behalf of The House Family Ministries.

This family-friendly FREE event takes place December 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Road, in Palm Bay.

A talent contest, called Extravaganza’s Got Talent, will take place during the event. However, those wishing to participate must send an audition video of their talent by December 10 to the following email address: familychristmasextravaganza@gmail.com

The Friday Night Locker Room’s Orville Susong asked Medina about the talent contest. He said, “If you think you’ve got talent, vie for that first prize, but even if you fall short, second prize is $1,000.00 and third prize is $500.

The Christmas Extravaganza offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities for the entire family. Attendees can enjoy live performances and free treats, including popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and drinks.

Exciting attractions, such as bounce houses, face painting, and giveaways, are also included among the festivities and ensure something fun for everyone.

This free community event is designed to bring joy and holiday cheer to all who attend.

For more details, visit the event’s official website.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 26 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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