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December 7th, 6PM 

Lights, Camera, Christmas Spirit! The 2024 Crystal River and Inverness Christmas Parade Theme is Patriotic Christmas! Get ready to experience a festive celebration combining the magic of Christmas with a proud display of America. This year’s theme invites you to create dazzling floats that capture the essence of holiday cheer and patriotic spirit.

Imagine the streets adorned with red, white, and blue lights, festive decorations, and heartwarming displays. From stars and stripes to classic holiday symbols, let your creativity shine as we come together to celebrate a Patriotic Christmas.

To View the Parade: The Crystal River Christmas Parade will begin SOUTH of the intersection of HWY 44 at NW 3rd Street. The floats will begin their journey entering HWY 19 between Walgreens and Sara’s Diner and exit at Paradise Point, just past Truist Bank. Spectators will now be able to utilize BOTH sides of HWY 19 to view the parade floats from a safe distance. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6PM on December 2nd. 

Traffic Detour Information: North and South bound traffic on HWY 19 will be detoured between the HWY 44 intersection (across from La Casita Mexican Restaurant) through Martin Luther King Blvd (at the Winn-Dixie Plaza) beginning at 5PM, December 2nd.The closure is estimated to last through 9PM, December 2nd. Through-traffic can utilize Martin Luther King Blvd. 

Additional Road Closures: You can also expect the following downtown Crystal River roads to be closed to through traffic from 3PM – 7PM:
- N Citrus Ave
- NE 5th St
- NE 4th St
- NE 3rd St 

Float applications are open online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/2024-chamber-christmas-parades-12920/