Who doesn't love parades? There are a number of holiday themed parades to enjoy locally and virtually this year!
Nov 20 - Santa's Grand Arrival & Fireworks Spectacular - Welcome Santa with this FREE festive event featuring a Holiday Parade with Lighted Floats, Holiday Themed Characters, Live Music/Bands, a Holiday Lights Show, a Spectacular Fireworks Show, After-party with character meet-&-greets and more! All the fun starts at 6PM.
Nov 27 - Light up Siesta Key and Village Holiday Parade - Festive décor and holiday atmosphere will Light Up Siesta Key. The parade will start at 5:30PM from Beach Road to Siesta Key Village where Santa will greet children and take pictures (free of charge). Free. 5PM to 9PM.
Nov 27 - Venice Holiday Parade - Enjoy this annual tradition in Venice featuring local businesses and schools! Parade starts at 6:30PM.
Dec 4 - The 3rd Annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade - Vessels in the Parade will gather near the south end of Jewfish Key. The parade will head northwest along the Longboat Pass Bridge and then north up the Intracoastal Waterway. The parade will pass alongside the Bradenton Beach City Pier and end at the Bradenton Beach Marina. Parade begins at 6PM.
Dec 4 - Annual Venice Christmas Parade - Boats set sail at 6pm. Parade starts just north of Albee Rd bridge and travels south, out into the jetties (weather permitting for safety) then into Roberts Bay and down to Circus Bridge where the parade ends. FREE.
Dec 4 - Sarasota Holiday Parade - See 4000 participants including lighted floats, high school marching bands and Santa Claus at Sarasota's cherished holiday event. Beginning at 6PM in downtown Sarasota.
Dec 11 - The AMI Privateers Christmas Parade - Enjoy a FREE parade with an after party with Santa and Mrs Claus. Starts at 10AM.
Dec 11 - The 2021 Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade - Public viewing areas include the Green Bridge and the Bradenton Riverwalk. Viewing parties will be held at the Riverhouse, Caddy's and Pier 22. Staging begins at 6PM.
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