Holiday Parade & Old Fashioned Christmas

Don't miss Dunedin's annual downtown holiday parade featuring festive floats, bands, performers, and, of course, Santa Claus! Then stay downtown for the festivities where you can enjoy live music in Pioneer Park, and activities along Main St and Broadway including horse-drawn carriage rides, ice-skating, snow slide, kids crafts, games, face painting, s'mores, street performers and singers, and snow flurries!

Holiday Parade
Watch Santa arrive in downtown Dunedin as the holiday parade begins at 3:30 pm and travels along Douglas Avenue, from Beltrees Street and heads north to Skinner Blvd (580). The parade will feature holiday-decorated floats, bands, performers, and, of course, Santa Claus!

Parade applications are now closed as we have reached the limited capacity. If you have questions about the parade, please email the parade coordinator or call 727-298-3265.

Old Fashioned Christmas 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, ice-skating, snow slides, kid's crafts, old fashioned games, face painting, live music in Pioneer Park, and roast marshmallows to create gooey s’mores! And to cap off 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. Please note for ice-skating: All ages can experience the thrill of ice-skating! We will provide the skates, as well as handcarts for the young or less-experienced.

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

Park & Ride
Take advantage of the Free Jolley Trolley shuttle service that operates from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., ensuring a hassle-free experience for attendees.
Park in the parking lot located on the corner of Virginia St/New York Ave (Trolley #1) or Curtis Fundamental (Trolley #2) and ride the Jolley Trolley to be dropped off near the center of the event activities (next to The Living Room Restaurant).

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Road Closures

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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 kid's crafts, games, horse-drawn carriage rides, S'mores stations, snow slides, and assisting as Santa's elves. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, please check out the available volunteer opportunities and call us at 727-812-4530 or send us an email.

This event is presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation.

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