Description

Crystal River Christmas Parade
Theme: Holiday Favorites
Date & Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 6:00 PM

Get ready to celebrate all your favorite holiday moments as the streets come alive with dazzling floats, festive music, and the warmth of community cheer! This year’s theme, “Holiday Favorites,” showcases all of our most-loved seasonal traditions, from cozy winter wonderlands and classic storybook scenes to joyful pop‑culture nods and nostalgic holiday memories. Whether you dream of gliding through a snowy North Pole village or dancing under a canopy of twinkling lights, your imagination is the only limit!

Spectator Information

• Viewing Route: Parade staging begins just south of the HWY 44 & NW 3rd St intersection. Floats will enter HWY 19 between Walgreens and Sara’s Diner, proceed northbound, and exit at Paradise Point (just past Truist Bank).
• Safe Viewing: Both sides of HWY 19 will be open for spectators. Please remain behind the designated barriers and enjoy the show from a safe distance.

Traffic & Road Closures

• Detours on HWY 19: Beginning at 5:00 PM, north- and southbound traffic will be rerouted via Martin Luther King Blvd (Aldi’s Plaza) until 9:00 PM.
• Downtown Closures (3:00 – 7:00 PM):
  • N Citrus Ave
  • NE 5th St
  • NE 4th St
  • NE 3rd St

Event Presented by Tony’s Collision, Produced by The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce

Float Applications Now Open!
Businesses, nonprofits, schools, and civic groups! Bring your holiday favorites to life! Visit https://www.citruscountychamber.com/christmas-parades/ to apply and guarantee your spot in the most festive event of the season.