BARRIE - Heading to Winterfest? Don't forget to check out the Hot Cocoa Trail.

It all started in 2009 when George Trosset, a real-life Cocoa Beach surfer, put on a Santa suit made from a red thrift store raincoat. His son and daughter-in-law hit the waves, too, dressed as elves.

Pull out your sweaters and warm up some hot cocoa — Ocean City's 26th annual Winterfest of Lights is here. The special holiday festival will kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 15 with a tree lighting at ...