The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland are proud to host the 43rd annual Lakeland Christmas Parade! The parade will take place in Downtown Lakeland on Thursday, December 5, 2024. A fireworks display over Lake Mirror will kick off the festivities at 7 pm.
At the same time, the parade will leave the RP Funding Center, making its way down Lemon Street, twisting and turning through Downtown Lakeland.
Be sure to keep an eye out for our very special guests…Santa & Mrs. Claus!
The Christmas Parade is enjoyed by the whole community. Please remember to keep sidewalks clear for individuals with wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters.
Street Closures
Incremental road closures will begin as early as 3:30 pm due to enhanced safety measures. You should plan on all parade route affiliated roads being closed by 6 pm (see parade route). Officers will be staged at locations along the route to assist with traffic. Closures will be clearly marked and directional signage will be in place.
Take alternate routes such as Bartow Highway (US 98) and Harden Boulevard if you are simply trying to get from one side of town to the other.
Public Parking
Public Parking is available in Downtown Lakeland on open, non-parade-route streets, in public lots and parking garages.
Interactive Downtown Lakeland Parking Map
ADA/Accessible Parking
Accessible parking will be available at the Park & Ride lot on E. Rose St. for vehicles with a disabled parking permit. See the ADA Accessibility tab below for more info on the accessible parade experience.
Can’t make it to the parade in person? Watch live online and on cable. You will find the parade broadcast:
- LakelandGov TV
- Facebook Live
- Spectrum Channel 643
- FiOS Channel 43
- Comcast Channel 5 (PGTV)