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Old Fashioned Christmas & Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 9, 2023
4-9:00 pm
Free to attend
Downtown Dunedin

Street Parade
• The parade kicks-off at 4:00 pm on Douglas Avenue with local dignitaries, decorated floats, bands, performers, and of course Santa Claus. The parade route travels along Douglas Avenue from Beltrees Street heading north to Skinner Blvd/580.
• Update: We have reached the maximum entries for the parade. We are no longer accepted parade applications. Download the Parade Application and Guidelines(PDF, 183KB). Parade applications must be submitted by Wednesday, November 29. Register early - space is limited. Registration may close early if the parade entries reach the limited capacity.
• Thank you to our Parade Sponsor: Joe's Family Plumbing Inc., Clearwater

Festivities
Immediately after the parade, Downtown Dunedin is transported back in time as old fashioned Christmas activities and entertainment and yes, even snow, are spread throughout downtown. Children, families, and the young at heart can enjoy Clydesdale horse drawn carriage rides, Christmas caroling, festive bands, live music in Pioneer Park featuring "Modern Measure," old fashioned games, children’s crafts, roast marshmallows to create gooey s’mores, face painting, and slide down the “can’t miss” gigantic snow slides. New this year - Ice Skating! All ages can experience the thrill of ice skating and glide your way around the rink. We'll provide the skates, you create the memories. Handcarts provided for the young or less-experienced. And to cap of this great event - make sure to visit Santa Claus. Have you been naughty or nice? Let him know your Christmas wishes for the year and don't forget to have your camera ready to capture this precious moment.

Volunteers Wanted
Calling all teens, adults, teams and non-profit organizations! This experience is a great way to volunteer with friends, fulfill service hours, and be a part of a fun, traditional community event. Help is needed with kids crafts, games, carriage ride, snow slide and Santa elves. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, please visit our website to check out the available Volunteer Opportunities. Questions? Please reach out to us by phone at 727-812-4530 or email.

Free to attend
Donations accepted at the activity areas. All proceeds benefit the Dunedin For Youth Scholarship Fund.

Road Closure

Parking

Park & Ride the free Jolley Trolley - park at Dunedin Mease Parking Lot (Trolley #1)(PDF, 218KB)orCurtis Fundamental (Trolley #2)(PDF, 176KB)and ride the Jolley Trolley to be dropped off near the center of the event activities (next to The Living Room Restaurant).