Nov. 28 · 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
2026 Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
Monday, Dec. 7 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Eglin Parkway (First Street to Hughes Street), Fort Walton Beach Free
The City of Fort Walton Beach is happy to announce the 2026 Christmas Parade is set for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026.
The parade starts from the intersection of Eglin Parkway and First Street and continues north on Eglin Parkway to conclude at the intersection of Hughes Street.
The theme of this year’s Christmas Parade is “Inside Santa’s Workshop.”
If your business, group, or organization would like to participate in the parade, you can find the parade application at fwb.org/christmasparade. The entry fee is $35, and proof of liability insurance is required. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026.
For more information, contact Recreation Supervisor Polly-Jo Pangelinan at 850-833-9580 or ppangelinan@fwb.org.
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