🧑🎄 WHO: Parade organizers and participating community groups
🎄 WHAT: Annual Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade, now rescheduled
📅 WHEN: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
📍 WHERE: From Eglin Parkway & First Street north to Hughes Street
🌧️ WHY: Forecasted rain prompted a postponement for safety and comfort
Fort Walton Beach’s annual Christmas Parade will have to wait just a bit longer to roll. Due to expected rain, city officials have postponed the parade to Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
The beloved community event will keep its traditional route. The parade will step off from the intersection of Eglin Parkway and First Street, travel north along Eglin Parkway, and conclude at Hughes Street. Eglin Parkway will close to vehicle traffic ahead of the start time, and spectators are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good spot.
This year’s theme — “Zoo Animals” — promises a fun lineup of creative floats, costumes, and characters. Organizers welcome participants to embrace the theme fully but remind everyone to leave real zoo animals at home. Pets may attend but must remain leashed.
Families and parade fans are invited to gather along Eglin Parkway on the new date to cheer on their favorite entries and enjoy one of Fort Walton Beach’s most festive traditions. The holiday spirit will be out in full force — just one night later than planned.
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