2026 Crystal River Christmas Parade
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🎄 2026 CRYSTAL RIVER CHRISTMAS PARADE 🎅
Theme: Naturecoast Christmas 🌴🎄
Date & Time: Saturday, December 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM
Get ready to deck the streets with Christmas cheer, Nature Coast style! The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate one of our community's most beloved holiday traditions as the 2026 Crystal River Christmas Parade lights up the night with dazzling floats, festive music, and plenty of Christmas magic!
This year's theme, “Naturecoast Christmas,” brings together the wonder of the holiday season and everything that makes Citrus County such a special place to call home! Picture manatees in Santa hats, Santa arriving by airboat, sparkling springs, coastal Christmas cottages, and majestic live oaks wrapped in twinkling lights. From our beautiful waterways and wildlife to our favorite small town traditions, we're celebrating Christmas with a little extra Nature Coast charm!
Gather your family, find your favorite viewing spot, and join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer! 🎅🎄
🎄 SPECTATOR INFORMATION
📍 Viewing Route:
Parade staging begins just south of the HWY 44 & NW 3rd St intersection. Floats will enter HWY 19 between Walgreens and Sara’s Diner, proceed northbound, and exit at Paradise Point (just past Truist Bank).
👀 Safe Viewing:
Both sides of HWY 19 will be open for spectators. Please remain behind the designated barriers and enjoy the show from a safe distance.
🚦 TRAFFIC & ROAD CLOSURES
🚗 Detours on HWY 19:
Beginning at 5:00 PM, north and southbound traffic will be rerouted via Martin Luther King Blvd (Aldi’s Plaza) until 9:00 PM.
🚧 Downtown Closures (3:00 PM to 7:00 PM):
• N Citrus Ave
• NE 5th St
• NE 4th St
• NE 3rd St
🎅 WANT TO BE PART OF THE PARADE?
Float applications are NOW OPEN! Businesses, nonprofits, schools, churches, and community groups are invited to bring their creativity to life and help make this year's parade one to remember!
📅 Application Deadline: Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Register today:
https://www.citruscountychamber.com/christmas-parades/
Whether you're riding on a float or cheering from the sidelines, we can't wait to celebrate a Naturecoast Christmas with you! 🎄✨
Theme: Naturecoast Christmas 🌴🎄
Date & Time: Saturday, December 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM
Get ready to deck the streets with Christmas cheer, Nature Coast style! The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate one of our community's most beloved holiday traditions as the 2026 Crystal River Christmas Parade lights up the night with dazzling floats, festive music, and plenty of Christmas magic!
This year's theme, “Naturecoast Christmas,” brings together the wonder of the holiday season and everything that makes Citrus County such a special place to call home! Picture manatees in Santa hats, Santa arriving by airboat, sparkling springs, coastal Christmas cottages, and majestic live oaks wrapped in twinkling lights. From our beautiful waterways and wildlife to our favorite small town traditions, we're celebrating Christmas with a little extra Nature Coast charm!
Gather your family, find your favorite viewing spot, and join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer! 🎅🎄
🎄 SPECTATOR INFORMATION
📍 Viewing Route:
Parade staging begins just south of the HWY 44 & NW 3rd St intersection. Floats will enter HWY 19 between Walgreens and Sara’s Diner, proceed northbound, and exit at Paradise Point (just past Truist Bank).
👀 Safe Viewing:
Both sides of HWY 19 will be open for spectators. Please remain behind the designated barriers and enjoy the show from a safe distance.
🚦 TRAFFIC & ROAD CLOSURES
🚗 Detours on HWY 19:
Beginning at 5:00 PM, north and southbound traffic will be rerouted via Martin Luther King Blvd (Aldi’s Plaza) until 9:00 PM.
🚧 Downtown Closures (3:00 PM to 7:00 PM):
• N Citrus Ave
• NE 5th St
• NE 4th St
• NE 3rd St
🎅 WANT TO BE PART OF THE PARADE?
Float applications are NOW OPEN! Businesses, nonprofits, schools, churches, and community groups are invited to bring their creativity to life and help make this year's parade one to remember!
📅 Application Deadline: Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Register today:
https://www.citruscountychamber.com/christmas-parades/
Whether you're riding on a float or cheering from the sidelines, we can't wait to celebrate a Naturecoast Christmas with you! 🎄✨
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Where is it happening?
HWY 19 - Crystal River, 606 NE US-19, Crystal River, FL 34429-4241, United States
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Host or PublisherCitrus County Chamber of Commerce
