Spirit Christmas Will Open Clearwater Store in 2026
The holiday retailer will occupy the space at 2522 McMullen Booth Road starting in November 2026.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Spirit Christmas is set to launch a new retail location in Clearwater this November 2026. The store will replace the existing Spirit Halloween site located at 2522 McMullen Booth Road.
Why it matters
The opening signals a strategic expansion for the parent company, which is leveraging its established Spirit Halloween real estate footprint to capture the holiday shopping market.
The Clearwater site at 2522 McMullen Booth Road is one of 4 total Spirit Christmas locations opening throughout Florida. The brand expansion utilizes the same corporate ownership and retail infrastructure as Spirit Halloween.
The players
Spirit Christmas
This holiday-focused retail brand is owned by the same parent company that operates the seasonal chain Spirit Halloween.
Spirit Halloween
This major national retailer specializes in costumes and seasonal decor and currently occupies the Clearwater retail space.
The details
The new store will feature a variety of seasonal inventory, including ornaments, lawn inflatables, and holiday-themed animatronics such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Snoopy. Certain locations will also provide an interactive Candy Cane Express experience where guests can visit a train station and write letters to Santa.
Timeline
Spirit Christmas is scheduled to open in November 2026.
Market Landscape
This move represents a clear strategic shift in the repurposing of seasonal retail real estate to maximize site utility across different holiday cycles. By utilizing existing footprints, the company effectively manages overhead costs while competing directly for prime suburban retail space.
Shoppers in Clearwater will see a transition from Halloween costumes to holiday decor at the McMullen Booth Road location beginning this November. The store offers a new local option for purchasing seasonal animatronics, ornaments, and stocking stuffers.
The takeaway
Retailers continue to find innovative ways to maximize the utility of seasonal storefronts by catering to consecutive high-demand holidays. Local residents can anticipate a shift in the retail landscape of the McMullen Booth Road corridor as the holiday season approaches in 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local business shifts, visit the Clearwater Openings & Closings section.
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