Winter Park Christmas Parade 2026

When is the Winter Park Christmas Parade in 2026?

The 74th annual Winter Park Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Expect marching bands, local community groups and Santa Claus.

Where does the parade go?

Both Chamber listings put the start at Cole Avenue, heading south along Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. They currently disagree on the endpoint: the linked event listing says Lyman Avenue, while another Chamber listing describes a turn at New England Avenue and an end at Pennsylvania Avenue. Confirm the final route with the organizer before choosing a viewing spot.

Check the Chamber event listing

Compare the other Chamber route listing

Plan your arrival and family visit

Allow extra time for downtown parking and the walk to your viewing spot. With young children, plan a restroom stop and bring water before lining up. These are planning suggestions; parking spaces and viewing spots are not reserved.

The official listing does not state spectator admission. Its parade-entry application notice is for participants; it does not establish a spectator ticket price. Check the organizer for admission, access needs and last-minute changes.

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Date, time and the two published route descriptions reviewed November 7, 2026. The route endpoint needs organizer clarification; spectator admission and event-day parking arrangements are not confirmed.