Grand Boulevard opens the holiday season with a parade of local high school bands, sports and dance teams, Emerald Coast Theatre Company and special guests. Visit South Walton adds floats, a tree lighting, free Santa photos and horse-drawn carriage rides afterward. Come early for dinner, shopping and a good parking spot.
Before you go
- Arrive early to park
- Find a curb spot along Grand Boulevard by 5:00 PM
- Stay for Santa photos and carriage rides
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-23.
Visit South Walton calls it a free community celebration; Grand Boulevard's page states no price.
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.
Weather permitting and subject to change.
30a.com gives a 4:00 PM start Grand Boulevard says 5:00 PM.
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