Holiday Street Parade
Community groups and decorated floats entertain spectators with dancing, lighting, and music. Viewers watch the festive procession from behind safety barricades along the street route. Before the main procession begins, participants can take part in a family-friendly one-mile run.
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When
Hours
7:30PM - 9:00PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Boca
Parking
Downtown Boca has a variety of parking options.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Review updated route details before heading out, since Federal Highway road work means parade location changes are anticipated this year.
- Watch from behind the temporary barricades throughout the parade to help keep yourself and participants safe.
- Use the designated crosswalks when crossing along the route rather than stepping over or around the barricades.
- After the parade, keep off the road while street sweepers clean it for reopening.
- If joining the one-mile run, note that it takes place before the parade and more information is coming soon.
Special Events & Promotions
- Boca Holiday Mile Run before the parade: a family-friendly one-mile run with the Boca Raton Police Athletic League.
- 2026 parade theme: Boca by the Beach.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the theme this year?
The 2026 theme is Boca by the Beach.
What will we see in the parade?
Decorated floats and community groups bringing dancing, lights and music down Federal Highway in Downtown Boca.
Is there anything to do before the parade starts?
Yes. There's the Boca Holiday Mile Run, a family-friendly one-mile run with the Boca Raton Police Athletic League. More details are coming soon.
How can my group be in the parade?
Fill out the 2026 Holiday Street Parade participant application.
How do I cross the street during the parade?
Use the designated crosswalks along the route. Everyone else has to stay behind the barricades while the parade is moving.
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