2026 Inverness Christmas Parade

Description

2026 Inverness Christmas Parade
Theme: Nature Coast Christmas
Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026 • 12:00 PM

Get ready to celebrate the magic of Christmas with a little Nature Coast charm as the streets of downtown Inverness come alive with dazzling floats, festive music, and the warmth of community cheer! This year's theme, “Nature Coast Christmas,” celebrates everything that makes our beautiful corner of Florida so special during the holiday season.

From Santa arriving by airboat and manatees sporting Santa hats to sparkling springs, coastal Christmas cottages, and majestic live oaks wrapped in twinkling lights, the possibilities are endless! Join us as we bring together the beauty of the Nature Coast and the timeless traditions of a hometown Christmas!

Spectator Information

• Viewing Route: Parade kicks off on HWY 41 near Pizza Hut, moves north into downtown Inverness (Grace St. by Mama’s Kuntry Kafe), then winds along Grace St. to Highlands Blvd, ending at the entrance to Citrus High School.

Traffic & Road Closures

• Main Street Detour (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM):Traffic from SR 44 East to Montgomery Ave will be diverted onto Montgomery Ave to SR 44 West or south to W Highlands Blvd.
  • Gospel Island residents: Zephyr St. to HWY 41 North
  • Highlands South community: Hill St. and Inverness Blvd
  • Pleasant Grove Rd. residents: West Arbor St.

Please follow posted signage and allow extra travel time around downtown.

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

Float Applications Now Open!

Businesses, nonprofits, schools, churches, and civic groups are invited to bring their Nature Coast Christmas creations to life!

Visit https://www.citruscountychamber.com/christmas-parades/ to apply and be part of this beloved holiday tradition!

Application Deadline: Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM.