Christmas Parades start this weekend

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Staff reports

Navarre Parade
1 pm, Sat. Dec 5
Small parade takes place on Presidio Street, starting at Navarre Library and ending at Centennial Bank

Milton Christmas Parade
6 pm, Sat.., Dec. 5
Larger-sized parade, starting at Milton Community Center on Byrom Street, North to James Street, East on James Street to Stewart Street, South on Stewart Street to Elva Street.

Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks
6:30 pm., Sat., Dec. 5
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk – 400 Quietwater Beach Rd.

Niceville Valparaiso Christmas Boat Parade
6 pm, Sat., Dec. 5
2nd Annual event. Viewing at Lincoln and Lions Parks. Followed by festivities starting at 7 pm.

Crestview Christmas Parade
5:30 pm, Sat., Dec. 5
Downtown Crestview
Christmas Night of Lights is the theme for the event hosted by Main Street Crestview.

Foley Christmas Parade
10 am, Sat., Dec. 5
Foley Welcome Center – 104 N. McKenzie St.
Come out to the streets of Downtown Foley and enjoy the Kiwanis Club’s Annual Christmas Parade. Enjoy viewing the participants, catch some candy and see Santa Claus.

Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
6:30 pm, Monday, Dec. 7
Eglin Parkway
The City’s 2020 Christmas Parade theme is “Christmas Lights & Winter Nights” and will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. The route begins at First Street and proceeds north on Eglin Parkway to the old K-Mart parking lot. The parade will include approximately 100 entries ranging from non-profits and the military to area schools, bands, civic organizations and area businesses.

City of Gulf Breeze “Reverse” Holiday Parade
5-8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 12
Shoreline Park – 800 Shoreline Dr.
Traditional parade participants will line up, and families can drive through Shoreline Park. Families should remain in their vehicle for the duration of the parade. Donations for Toys for Tots accepted.

Niceville Valparaiso Christmas Parade
10 am, Sat., Dec. 12
Theme is Timeless Traditions. Route is John Sims Parkway at Palm Blvd. to Partin Drive.

Holiday on the Harbor Boat Parade
6 pm, Sun., Dec. 13
Destin Harbor
34th Annual Destin Christmas Boat Parade
Boats of all sizes will be decorated and lit up for ALL to see along the Destin Harbor. Activities, entertainment & public viewing along the Destin Harbor docks and the restaurants, west of Grand Harbor Condominium. Judging at Margaritaville.
Fireworks finale at the end of the parade.