{"id":52323,"date":"2024-12-05T06:57:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T11:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=52323"},"modified":"2024-12-05T06:57:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T11:57:45","slug":"the-43rd-annual-lakeland-christmas-parade-christmas-at-swan-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/12\/05\/the-43rd-annual-lakeland-christmas-parade-christmas-at-swan-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"The 43rd\u00a0Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade – “Christmas At Swan Lake”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The\u00a0Junior League of Greater Lakeland<\/a>\u00a0and 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Click the\u00a0map<\/a>\u00a0for a larger view of the parade route.*\u00a0 To request a PDF copy of the map, please email\u00a0communications@lakelandgov.net<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

At the same time, the parade will leave the RP Funding Center, making its way down Lemon Street, twisting and turning through Downtown Lakeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to keep an eye out for our very special guests…Santa & Mrs. Claus!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Christmas Parade is enjoyed by the whole community.\u00a0 Please remember to keep sidewalks clear for individuals with wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Street Closures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>). 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Public Parking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Parking is available in Downtown Lakeland on open, non-parade-route streets, in public lots and parking garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interactive Downtown Lakeland Parking Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ADA\/Accessible Parking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em> tab below for more info on the accessible parade experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch from Home<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can’t make it to the parade in person? Watch live online and on cable. You will find the parade broadcast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n