Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade
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🎄The Central Area of Brevard County Parks & Recreation
Department would like to invite you to participate in the
2026 Merritt Island Holiday Parade.
This year’s parade will be on Saturday, December 5, 2026,
beginning at Rockledge High School at 10:00 AM, and
ending at Lee Wenner Park at approximately 11:30 AM.
The parade theme is “Gingerbread Lane”. Use your
creative ability to depict the Holidays in a setting appropriate to the theme to highlight your float. All floats, vehicles, etc. must be decorated. Entries will be judged on originality, theme, and overall appearance.
🏆Awards will be presented to first, second, and third place winners in each of the following categories: Civic Organizations, Schools, Bands, Commercial, and Public Utilities (Fire Rescue, Police, ect.). One entry will be awarded for Judge's Choice – the entry with the overall highest score. Groups are limited to one (1) minute in front of the judge’s stand. Exceeding the time limit will result in loss of points.
🍬Candy – For the safety of participants and spectators, no throwing of candy or any other item is permitted. Please plan to have members of your organization available to hand out candy.
❌No Santa or Mrs. Clause please – They have already made arrangements to be in the parade.
🎵All Music Must be Submitted for Approval – Music selections must be delivered or emailed by Monday, December 7, 2026.
Parade registration may be made online at https://flbrevardweb.myvscloud.com or in person at the Central Area Parks Operations Office, 840 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922.
📝Entry forms and payment deadline is 4:00 PM on Monday, December 7, 2026.
For more information, contact Delinda Griffis by email at [email protected] or call 321-633-1874.
🗺️A detailed map with directions and entry number will be faxed, emailed, or available to pick up after 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Please be at your designated staging area no later than 9:00 AM. Winners will be notified by phone or email and may pick up their awards at the Central Area Parks Operations Office the week following the parade
Department would like to invite you to participate in the
2026 Merritt Island Holiday Parade.
This year’s parade will be on Saturday, December 5, 2026,
beginning at Rockledge High School at 10:00 AM, and
ending at Lee Wenner Park at approximately 11:30 AM.
The parade theme is “Gingerbread Lane”. Use your
creative ability to depict the Holidays in a setting appropriate to the theme to highlight your float. All floats, vehicles, etc. must be decorated. Entries will be judged on originality, theme, and overall appearance.
🏆Awards will be presented to first, second, and third place winners in each of the following categories: Civic Organizations, Schools, Bands, Commercial, and Public Utilities (Fire Rescue, Police, ect.). One entry will be awarded for Judge's Choice – the entry with the overall highest score. Groups are limited to one (1) minute in front of the judge’s stand. Exceeding the time limit will result in loss of points.
🍬Candy – For the safety of participants and spectators, no throwing of candy or any other item is permitted. Please plan to have members of your organization available to hand out candy.
❌No Santa or Mrs. Clause please – They have already made arrangements to be in the parade.
🎵All Music Must be Submitted for Approval – Music selections must be delivered or emailed by Monday, December 7, 2026.
Parade registration may be made online at https://flbrevardweb.myvscloud.com or in person at the Central Area Parks Operations Office, 840 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922.
📝Entry forms and payment deadline is 4:00 PM on Monday, December 7, 2026.
For more information, contact Delinda Griffis by email at [email protected] or call 321-633-1874.
🗺️A detailed map with directions and entry number will be faxed, emailed, or available to pick up after 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Please be at your designated staging area no later than 9:00 AM. Winners will be notified by phone or email and may pick up their awards at the Central Area Parks Operations Office the week following the parade
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Rockledge High School, Cocoa, Florida, United States
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