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Holiday Parades - 2024

By Denise Granata November 5, 2024

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 9 | 6PM to 10PM ~ Santa's Grand Arrival Parade: Delight in an entertaining evening featuring Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade, the first light show of the season, a dazzling fireworks display, a special after-party performance and so much more!  FREE.

   Nov 30 | 2PM to 7:30PM ~ Siesta Key Light up the Village Parade: Meet and greet with Santa from 2PM to 4PM (complimentary pictures and gift bags for the first 250 kids) followed by the annual parade starting at 5:30PM. FREE.

   Nov 30 | 2PM to 9 ~ Jiggs Landing Boat Parade: Join us for the annual boat parade.  Festivities start at 3PM.  More info to follow.  FREE. 

   Dec 7 | 7PM to 10PM ~ Sarasota Holiday Parade: This year's theme is "Holidays for Heroes".  See 4,000 participants including lighted floats, high school marching bands. FREE.

   Dec 7 |3PM to 7PM (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 14 | 7PM 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.


For more holiday fun, click on a picture below!





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