Saturday, December 12, 2026
OCALA Parade: Saturday, December 12th @ 5:30 PM
Theme: TBD
Grand Marshal: TBD
BELLEVIEW Parade: Sunday, December 6th @ 2 PM
Theme: TBD
Grand Marshal: TBD
Our Sponsors
About The Parade
MANDATORY Packet Pickup Meetings
- Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30 PM
- Saturday, November 21st at 11 am.
- Each meeting takes place in the OPD Community Room (402 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471)
- Must attend 1 of the mandatory packet pickup meetings.
- Representatives allowed if participant cannot attend.
- No exceptions; no alternative pickup location.
- Failure to attend or send a representative = not allowed to participate.
- No refunds if you fail to meet this requirement.
Parade Route & Street Closures
The Parade Route:
The route begins at the intersection of SE 25th Avenue and Ft. King Street, moving North to E Silver Springs Blvd. It turns left/West onto the Boulevard and goes 1.6 miles to NE 8th Avenue. The parade then turns right/North onto 8th Avenue, ending at NE 3rd Street, just before Tuscawilla Park. The parade starts promptly at 5:30.
Road Closures:
Please CLICK HERE for a post from the City of Ocala Facebook with detailed information on road closures.
About our Grand Marshal
Information coming soon!
application acceptance
Applications for 2025 are now CLOSED.
Contact Us
Friends of the Christmas Parade, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization. Our committee will make every effort to quickly respond to your questions, but ask for your patience in responding to your emails regarding applications, mandatory packet pickup, and bleacher seating.
Email: OcalaParade@gmail.com
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