The holiday season in Central Florida is a magical time filled with festive lights, joyful music, and cherished traditions—and nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like a holiday parade! From dazzling floats and marching bands to appearances by Santa himself, these parades bring communities together to celebrate the magic of the winter season and holidays.
Grab your hot cocoa and chairs, bundle up (Florida style), and get ready to experience the holiday cheer as we share the best parades happening across the region this season.
2024 Holiday Parades
Christmas Cavalcade
Lake Nona
December 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- The parade begins in Laureate Park at 5 p.m. near Crescent Park, and then arrives at Lake Nona Town Center around 6 p.m.
Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade. Image: City of Winter Park
Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade
Park Avenue
December 7 at 9 a.m.
- Holiday-themed floats, Santa Claus, and well-known local figures as they make their way down the avenue.
- The parade will travel down Park Avenue ending at the intersection of Lyman and Park avenues.
City of Longwood Christmas Parade
Ronald Reagan Blvd
December 7 at 3 p.m.
- Festive floats, cars, characters, and local bands along Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Winter Garden Christmas Parade
South Dillard Street and West Plant Street
December 7 at 10 a.m.
- Town parade with an appearance by Santa Claus at the end.
- The Winter Garden Christmas Parade starts on Dillard Street at the Palmetto Street intersection (by Wells Fargo), proceeds north on Dillard Street, then heads west/left on Plant Street through historic downtown and concludes at Park Avenue.
Mount Dora’s Annual Christmas Parade
Donnelly Street
December 7 at 10 a.m.
- Christmas parade through the streets of downtown Mount Dora.
City of Oviedo Holiday Parade
Oviedo Blvd to Center Lake Park
December 7, 7:00 p.m.
- Parade route starts at the Gym & Aquatic Center at approximately 7:00 p.m. and flows through Oviedo Boulevard ending at the corner of Center Lake Lane and City Plaza.
Apopka Christmas Parade: A Golden Christmas in Apopka
Park Avenue, Apopka
December 14, 10 a.m.
- The route runs northbound on Park Avenue from First United Methodist Church of Apopka to Votaw Road.
Sanford Parade of Lights
1st Street, Downtown Sanford
December 14, 6 p.m.
- Illuminated floats, dazzling vehicles, vibrant dance groups, and marching bands by local schools, businesses and community organizations showcasing their holiday spirit along the one-mile route.
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