Holiday Parade & Old Fashioned Christmas
Don’t miss Dunedin’s annual downtown holiday parade featuring festive floats, bands, performers, and, of course, Santa Claus! Then stay downtown for the festivities where you can enjoy live music in Pioneer Park, and activities along Main St and Broadway, including horse-drawn carriage rides, ice-skating, snow slide, kids crafts, games, face painting, s’mores, street performers and singers, and snow flurries!
Holiday Parade
Watch Santa arrive in downtown Dunedin as the holiday parade begins at 3:30 pm, and travels along Douglas Avenue, from Beltrees Street, and heads north to Skinner Blvd (580). The parade will feature holiday-decorated floats, bands, performers, and, of course, Santa Claus!
Download the 2025 Parade Application(PDF, 185KB) . Parade applications must be submitted by Weds, November 26. Register early – space is limited. Registration may close early if the parade entries reach the limited capacity. If you have questions about the parade, please email the parade coordinator or call 727-298-3265.
Old Fashioned Christmas Festivities
Immediately after the parade, Downtown Dunedin is transported back in time as old-fashioned Christmas activities and entertainment, and yes, even snow, are spread throughout downtown. Children, families, and the young at heart can enjoy Clydesdale horse-drawn carriage rides, ice-skating, snow slides, kid’s crafts, old-fashioned games, face painting, live music in Pioneer Park, and roast marshmallows to create gooey s’mores! And to cap off this great event, make sure to visit Santa Claus! Have you been naughty or nice? Let him know your Christmas wishes for the year, and don’t forget to have your camera ready to capture this precious moment. Please note for ice-skating: All ages can experience the thrill of ice-skating! We will provide the skates, as well as hand carts for the young or less-experienced.
Free to attend
Donations accepted at the activity areas. All proceeds benefit the Dunedin For Youth Scholarship Fund.
Park & Ride
Take advantage of the Free Jolley Trolley shuttle service that operates from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., ensuring a hassle-free experience for attendees.
Park in the parking lot located on the corner of Virginia St/New York Ave(Trolley #1)(PDF, 218KB) or Curtis Fundamental (Trolley #2)(PDF, 176KB) and ride the Jolley Trolley