Sarasota - Manatee
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Santa's Grand Arrival Parade at UTC Mall

  • When: Saturday, November 9, 2024,  6:00 pm -  9:30 pm
  • Location: The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
  • Cost: Free

Get ready to ring in the holiday season Saturday, November 9 at Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade at UTC! Enjoy a merry celebration featuring the first light show of the season, a grand parade along N. Cattlemen Rd., dazzling fireworks display and special after-party performance by Cassadee Pope.

Holiday Event Highlights:
Special Veterans Day tribute at 5:45 p.m.
Gravity-Defying Tree Lighting by Nik and Erendira Wallenda
Parade with 50+ floats, marching bands, dance troops, plus a special appearance by Santa Claus
Festive fireworks show
After-party performance by Cassadee Pope

The festive fun starts at 5 p.m. with live DJs, holiday characters, giveaways, food trucks and more fun spread along the parade route. The event is free and open to everyone. Free parking is available at the Mall at UTC and other surrounding UTC District parking lots. Attendees can also park at Nathan Benderson Park and the lot near the Homewood Suites.

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