Ocala Christmas Parade

05/22/2026

Deadline to apply to participate in the 4th of July Patriot parade for America's 250th birthday is June 1st.
Apply today @ www.marioncelebrates250.org

05/02/2026

The grand finale of the Marion Countys celebration of America's 250th birthday will finish on Saturday July 4th with a Patriot Parade, celebrating America and it's 250th birthday! Apply today to participate
Marioncelebrates250.org

03/24/2026

03/09/2026

First of many reminders....
ADVANCED NOTICE #1

🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION PARADE PARTICIPANTS – IMPORTANT & TIME-SENSITIVE CHANGES FOR BOTH OCALA & BELLEVIEWS PARADE 🚨🚨🚨

🎄 The Christmas Parade is ALWAYS the 2nd Saturday in December!
If you plan to participate, you MUST apply online AFTER August 1st:
👉 www.ocalachristmasparade.org⁠�
⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15TH ⏰
🚨 Late Fees Apply:
• After Oct. 15th – $50 Late Fee 💰
• After Oct. 30th – $100 Late Fee 💰
• 🚫 ABSOLUTELY NO applications accepted after November 15th

⚠️⚠️ MANDATORY PACKET PICK-UP MEETING ⚠️⚠️
You MUST attend ONE of the following (NO EXCEPTIONS):
📍 Nov. 17 – 5:30 PM – Lake Lillian Community Center
📍 Nov. 18 – 5:30 PM – OPD
📍 Nov. 21 – 11:00 AM – OPD
📍 Nov. 21 – 2:00 PM – Lake Lillian Pavilion

🚨 If NO representative from your organization attends ONE mandatory meeting:
❌ You WILL NOT be allowed to participate in either parade
❌ NO packet pick-up after these dates
❌ NO refunds
🚨 NO EXCEPTIONS 🚨

🎅 2026 Theme: “A Red, White & Blue Christmas” 🇺🇸
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday!

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✅ Approved applications will be posted weekly on our website under the “Approved Applications” tab.

👉 YOU are responsible for checking the website to confirm approval.

🎁 Belleview Parade: Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 PM
👉 www.BelleviewChristmasParade.com⁠�

✅ Approved applications will be posted weekly on our website under the “Approved Applications” tab.

👉 YOU are responsible for checking the website to confirm approval.

⚠️ Don’t wait. Don’t miss deadlines. Don’t risk losing your spot.

Apply early and secure your place in this year’s celebration! 🎉🎄

01/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to tonight's award ceremony.

01/20/2026

🎉🎉🎉2025 Ocala Christmas parade awards ceremony
January 22nd @5:30 at the Ocala Police Department for the following winners. 🚨🚨🚨🚨

Congratulations to the 2025 Ocala Christmas parade winners.

Best of show - Next Dimensions Roofing

Commercial Division

1st place - Stokes Electric
2nd place - Ocala Electric Utilities
3rd place - A & L Tree service

Youth Division

1st place - Marion Technical College
2nd place - Florida Twirling
3rd place - Cub Scout pack Troop 692 Troop 9692

Non-profit division

1st place - The Rock Program
2nd place - Leading the way 4h
3rd place - Girl scouts of America

Bands-

1st place - Howard Middle School
2nd place - Westport High School
3rd place - Lake Weir High School

01/20/2026

This Thursday

01/15/2026

12/14/2025

Lost and found at the parade staging area if you belong to these items please send us a message.

12/14/2025

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