December 8 | 9 AM - 10:30 AM | Park Avenue, Winter Park
A holiday tradition for the young, and young at heart.
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 66th annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade. The event has been held each December for more than 60 years, making it the oldest continuous holiday parade in Central Florida.
Each year the parade travels down Park Avenue, starting at Cole Avenue and proceeding south, ending at Lyman Avenue. More than 80 organizations participate including marching bands, local police and fire departments, scouting groups, local dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus.
Important Dates:
August 10 - Applications open to Chamber members
August 24 - Applications open to the general public
September 28 - Applications close
October 26 - Accepted applicants notified
November 9 - All entry payments due
November 30 - Mandatory meeting for all parade participant representatives
Parade Rules and Regulations
Before and during the parade, Leadership Winter Park hosts its annual Pancake Breakfast at the Central Park stage from 7:00-10:30 a.m. Tickets include pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice and fabulous toppings! Event proceeds benefit adult and youth leadership development programs.
For additional information, sponsorship and other inquiries, contact Ally Stricker at astricker@winterpark.org or call (407) 644-8281.
