The City of Fort Walton Beach runs its Christmas parade on a Monday night with the theme Inside Santa's Workshop. The route starts at Eglin Parkway and First Street and heads north on Eglin Parkway to Hughes Street. Eglin Parkway closes in both directions before and during the parade, so the city asks people to arrive early.
Before you go
- Arrive early because Eglin Parkway closes in both directions.
- Pick a spot along Eglin Parkway between First Street and Hughes Street.
- Watch for the 6:30 PM start.
- Walk back before traffic reopens on Eglin Parkway.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-11-11.
The City of Fort Walton Beach parade page lists the route and time and charges only parade entrants, with a $50 entry fee. Watching is not priced.
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
Eglin Parkway is closed northbound and southbound before and during the parade.
The city page lists no parking lots, so plan for a walk.
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