Crystal River Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:00 pm
- Cost: Free
This year's theme, "Naturecoast Christmas", celebrates everything that makes the Nature Coast such a special place to call home during the holiday season. Participants are encouraged to combine the magic of Christmas with the beauty, wildlife, and charm of Citrus County, creating festive displays that showcase the unique character of our community.
Imagine Santa arriving by airboat, manatees sporting Santa hats, decorated kayaks gliding through sparkling springs, coastal Christmas cottages, majestic live oaks draped in twinkling lights, fishing villages celebrating the season, woodland wildlife, and the natural beauty that makes the Nature Coast unlike anywhere else.
Whether your inspiration comes from Crystal River's world-famous springs, Inverness' historic downtown, the Gulf waters, local wildlife, or the timeless traditions of a small-town Christmas, we invite businesses, organizations, schools, churches, and community groups to let their creativity shine and help bring Nature Coast Christmas to life.
- Website: www.citruscountychamber.com
- Contact Phone: (352) 795-3149
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- Category: Holiday Events, Free
To View the Parade:
The Crystal River Christmas Parade will begin SOUTH of the intersection of HWY 44 at NW 3rd Street. The floats will begin their journey entering HWY 19 between Walgreens and Sara’s Diner and exit at Paradise Point, just past Truist Bank. Spectators will be able to utilize BOTH sides of HWY 19 to view the parade floats from a safe distance. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6PM on December 6th.
Traffic Detour Information:
North and South bound traffic on HWY 19 will be detoured between the HWY 44 intersection (across from La Casita Mexican Restaurant) through Martin Luther King Blvd (at the Winn-Dixie Plaza) beginning at 5PM, December 6th. The closure is estimated to last through 9PM, December 6th. Through-traffic can utilize Martin Luther King Blvd.
Additional Road Closures:
You can also expect the following downtown Crystal River roads to be closed to through-traffic from 2PM – 7PM:
- N Citrus Ave
- NE 5th St
- NE 4th St
- NE 3rd St
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