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City of Fort Walton Beach sets Dec. 7 Christmas Parade, opens entries

Fort Walton Beach's 2026 Christmas Parade, themed "Inside Santa's Workshop," steps off at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Interested groups have until Nov. 24 to apply.

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The City of Fort Walton Beach’s 2026 Christmas Parade will roll down Eglin Parkway at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, and the city is now accepting applications from businesses, groups and organizations that want to take part.

The parade will start at the intersection of Eglin Parkway and First Street and travel north on Eglin Parkway before ending at the intersection of Hughes Street, according to a news release the city issued Oct. 30.

This year’s theme is “Inside Santa’s Workshop.”

The parade application is available at fwb.org/christmasparade. The entry fee is $35, and proof of liability insurance is required.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24.

For more information, contact Recreation Supervisor Polly-Jo Pangelinan at 850-833-9580 or ppangelinan@fwb.org.

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