Who doesn't love parades? Whether marching down the street or through the water, parades are such a fun time for everyone. Lucky for us there are a number of holiday themed parades to enjoy locally this year!
Nov 11 | 6PM to 10PM ~ Santa's Grand Arrival Parade: Delight in an entertaining evening featuring Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade, a thrilling high-wire act by Nik Wallenda, the first light show of the season, a dazzling fireworks display, after-party performance by We The Kings, and so much more! FREE.
Nov 18 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM ~ 5th Annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade: View the annual boat parade from Bradenton Beach Marina’s Paddle Boat or from the Bradenton Beach pier. FREE.
Nov 25 | 5PM to 8PM ~ Light Up the Village Holiday Parade: Santa will arrive at the Siesta Center immediately following the parade to greet children. Photos may be taken with Santa, free of charge. Gift bags provided for the first 250 kids to visit Santa. FREE.
Nov 25 | 6PM to 9PM ~ Venice Holiday Parade: Thousands of enthusiastic and creative participants representing over 100 local companies, schools, churches, social organizations and music groups join together to make this community family event fun for all ages. FREE.
Dec 2 | 1PM to 8PM (Tampa) ~ Santa Fest, Tree Lighting and Parade: The 2023 Santa Fest returns to Curtis Hixon followed by the annual Tampa Tree Lighting. After the parade thru downtown, come by Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for Santa Fest entertainment and activities 1-4 p.m. Stay for Tampa's Tree Lighting ceremony at 6-6:30 p.m. See Mayor Castor and Santa Claus light up the tree.
Dec 2 |4PM to 8PM (North Port) ~ Poinsettia Parade and Festival: Features the annual tree lighting ceremony as well as mobile food vendors, entertainment, attractions, merchandise vendors, and much more.
Dec 2 | 5:30PM to 7PM ~ Jiggs Landing Holiday Boat Parade: Boat decoration starts at noon with a backdrop of live music from 11 am to 7 pm. The parade starts at sunset. Spectators can bring a lawn chair and set up waterside or rent a screened tent. FREE.
Dec 2 | 7PM to 9PM ~ Sarasota Holiday Parade: This year's theme is Around the World. See 4,000 participants including lighted floats, high school marching bands. FREE.
Dec 9 | 10AM to 2PM ~ Annual AMI Privateer's Children's Christmas Parade and After Party with Santa: Immediately following the Parade, the Children's After Party with Santa will be happening at the Holmes Beach City Field. Parents, please bring your kids by for a visit and gift from Santa, along with a hot dog lunch courtesy of the Anna Maria Island Privateers. FREE.
Dec 9 | 6PM to 10PM ~ Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade: As the county’s largest holiday event of the year, thousands of area residents and traveling spectators flock to the river to experience the magic. FREE.
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