Ocala Christmas Parade 2026: A Red, White, and Blue Christmas is a holiday & seasonal event taking place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Ocala Christmas Parade Route (start: SE 25th Ave & SE Fort King St) in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at See website for details. Organized by Friends of the Christmas Parade, Inc..
Date & Time
Saturday, December 12, 2026
5:30 PM EDT
Location
Ocala Christmas Parade Route (start: SE 25th Ave & SE Fort King St)
SE 25th Ave & SE Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
Admission
See website for details
Organized By
Friends of the Christmas Parade, Inc.
The annual Ocala Christmas Parade steps off Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of SE 25th Avenue and SE Fort King Street in Ocala. The 2026 theme is "A Red, White, and Blue Christmas," honoring America's 250th birthday. The route heads north to E. Silver Springs Boulevard, travels west about 1.6 miles, then turns north on NE 8th Avenue and ends at NE 3rd Street just before Tuscawilla Park. The parade is produced by Friends of the Christmas Parade, Inc., an all-volunteer organization, and road closure information is posted on the City of Ocala's Facebook page.
All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)
Enjoy the Parade in Comfort
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