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 9PM ~ Jiggs Landing Boat Parade: Join us for the annual boat parade. Festivities start at 3PM. More info to follow. FREE.
Nov 30 | 6:30PM to 9PM ~ Venice Holiday Parade: Join us for the annual parade at 6:30PM. Pre-parade entertainment starts at 5:30PM. 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.
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