Santa's Grand Arrival Parade
Schedule
Sat Nov 08 2025 at 04:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
University Town Center Sarasota | Sarasota, FL
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Get ready to ring in the holidays at Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade on Saturday, November 8. The merry celebration along N. Cattlemen Rd. will feature giant balloons, fantastical floats, marching bands, and dance troupes—plus a special appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus. Highlights of the evening include a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute, a daring lighting of UTC’s 50-foot tree by high-wire artists Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana Wallenda, and standout live musical performances.Event Highlights
🎤 4:00 PM
Pre-party performance by NoFilter
❤️ 5:45 PM
Veterans Day tribute
🎄 6:00 PM
Crisscross hire-wire walk & tree lighting by siblings Nik and Lijana Wallenda
🎅 6:30 PM
Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade
🎆7:30 PM
Festive fireworks show
🎸 8:00 PM
After-party concert
N. Cattlemen Rd. will be closed to traffic starting at 4:00 PM. Arrive early for a pre-show performance by popular party band NoFilter at 4:00 PM, plus there will be holiday characters, giveaways and food trucks to keep spirits merry and bright. The event is free and open to everyone, so bring your family and friends to unwrap the magic of the season.
Parking
Free parking is available at The Mall at UTC and other UTC District lots. Additional parking is available at Nathan Benderson Park and the lot near Homewood Suites.
The event is hosted by UTC Sarasota and The Mall at UTC.
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Where is it happening?
University Town Center Sarasota, Sarasota, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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