Small Business Saturday (November 26th) is the perfect day to grab your family & friends for a day of exploring all that downtown has to offer. You’ll find businesses selling everything on your holiday shopping list, plus unique food and beverage spots providing a welcoming respite. There are over 200 local and independently-owned shops, boutiques, salons, galleries, cafes, coffee shops and more along the Central Avenue corridor. Plus with plenty of street parking, the central avenue trolly & the new Sunrunner Bus Rapid Transit exploring Central Avenue has never been easier!
Collectively, these businesses epitomize the Shop Small ethos that makes St Pete unique. Spanning over 30 blocks from the waterfront to 31st Street, Central Avenue has become the shopping and dining destination of the region. Award-winning shops and restaurants line each block with new and exciting spots opening weekly.
For a full list (broken down by block) of all the small businesses, you can visit:
https://explorecentralavenue.com/
The businesses of the Central Avenue corridor welcome you this holiday shopping season.
Small Business Saturday started as a campaign launched by American Express in 2010, to help small businesses gain exposure and to inspire consumers to shop within their own communities during the holiday season. The day became official in 2011 and one year later, an estimated $5.5 billion was spent at small businesses nationwide. By 2013, communities began celebrating the holiday by pledging support to their local businesses and organizations. The trend continues as small retail shopping is experiencing a renewed renaissance.
“For every dollar spent, 67 cents stays in the community when you shop a local business”
Organized by City of St. Petersburg
