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City of Fort Walton Beach announces 2021 Christmas Parade

The 2021 Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade will take place on Monday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. along Eglin Parkway from First Street to Hughes Street. According to the City of Fort […]

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The 2021 Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade will take place on Monday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. along Eglin Parkway from First Street to Hughes Street.

According to the City of Fort Walton Beach, this year’s theme is Christmas Characters!

As usual, the public is invited to line the street along Eglin Parkway to watch the parade and cheer on their favorite characters.

Anyone interested in having a float in the parade can download the application here.

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