'Tis the season for holiday lights, ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus atop a sleigh led by their trusty Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, and holiday parades galore.
Yes, even in "snow less" Florida. Though the Sunshine State competes with Hawaii for most tropical locale during a holiday season, Floridians rival New Yorkers and others up North for their versions of a Winter Wonderland.
In Florida, it's perfectly acceptable to wear a (holiday-themed) T-shirt and shorts and possibly sweat, depending on the humidity, while watching a Christmas parade.
Boat parades are quite the draw, too.
Below is a roundup of 2025 Christmas parades and 2025 holiday boat parades in Florida, by date and in alphabetical order from various Florida cities and small towns, from the entertainmen

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