Glad Tidings: Ocala’s 65th Christmas Parade This Weekend
If you have driven on Silver Springs Boulevard recently, you may have seen traffic cones, caution tape, camping chairs, and even some large sets of aluminum bleachers. It’s that time of year again! The Ocala Christmas Parade marks its 65th anniversary this year and is truly a beloved community tradition. While our community has changed so much since the parade first started, it remains one of the most attended local events of the season.
The Ocala Christmas Parade is on Saturday, December 10th, and begins at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Hometown Christmas.” According to the Friends of the Christmas Parade Website,
Join us at Ocala’s 65th annual Christmas Parade!
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.
The roads around the parade route will close at 3:00 p.m., so we suggest trying to get a good parking spot and viewing area early. We hope you will come out to support this festive community event. Bands, dancers, clubs, majorettes, and organizations have been working hard to prepare for the parade and you and your family are sure to be entertained.
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