2026 COCOA BEACH CHRISTMAS PARADE
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Presented by
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and Downtown Main Street WinterFest
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2026 THEME 
"Children's Christmas"
It takes Celebrate the season with the Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade!
Presented by the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Club and in partnership with Cocoa Beach Main Street's WinterFest, bringing two holiday traditions together for one festive day in downtown Cocoa Beach. We chose this date so there would be no conflict with the Cocoa Beach Boat Parade. This years theme, "Children's Christmas", celebrates the children who make the season special, and the community that supports them. |
JOIN THE PARADE 
We need YOU to make this year's parade a success. Local businesses, schools, youth organizations, sports teams, scouts, dance groups, bands, non-profits, churches, and community organizations, are invited to participate.
Enter a float, decorate a vehicle, gather a walking group, or find another creative way to bring Christmas cheer to the parade route. THERE IS NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE
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VOLUNTEER 
It takes plenty of helping hands to put on a community parade!
You do not need to be a member of the Kiwanis Club to volunteer. Volunteers are needed to help with check-in, staging, parade logistics, judging support, and other activities, before, during, and after the parade. Whether you can give a few hours, or spend the entire day with us, we would appreciate your help. |
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GOLF CARTS WELCOME 
Golf carts are invited to join the parade with their own special theme “Ugly Sweater”.
Decorate your card with your most festive, colorful and creative Ugly-Sweater-inspired Christmas decoration. Golf carts will travel together as one group in the parade and will not be individually judged. Gather your golf cart crew and join the fun, |
PARADE JUDGING 
This year, parade entries will be judged as they pass Cocoa Beach City Hall at Orlando Avenue and Minuteman Causeway.
All parade participants will be announced over the PA system as it passes the judges and spectators. Awards will be presented for:
Winners will be announced following the parade and recognized online and through social media. |
WHO BENEFITS ? 
All profits from the 2026 parade will benefit The Children’s Hunger Project & Cocoa Beach JR./SR. High School Project graduation. |
PARADE ROUTE
THE SAME AS ALWAYS
The parade begins at the Seacrest Building parking lot and travels south on Orlando Avenue,
passing the judging area in front of Cocoa Beach City Hall. The route continues south to 1st Street South, turns west to South Brevard Avenue, then travels north to 4th Street North, where the parade concludes.
Check-in begins at noon on December 5, 2026, at the intersection of 3rd Street North, and N. Brevard Ave.
The parade begins at the Seacrest Building parking lot and travels south on Orlando Avenue,
passing the judging area in front of Cocoa Beach City Hall. The route continues south to 1st Street South, turns west to South Brevard Avenue, then travels north to 4th Street North, where the parade concludes.
Check-in begins at noon on December 5, 2026, at the intersection of 3rd Street North, and N. Brevard Ave.
2026 Christmas Parade Grand Marshall's
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Pete Cunningham and George Leonard have been instrumental in helping Kiwanis bring Cocoa Beach Christmas parades to the community for years. |
We would like to especially thank our wonderful sponsors,
who by their generosity, have allowed us to not charge a participation fee this year. If you get a chance,
please use these fine businesses.
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Seaside Santa Sponsors:
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Frosty's Friends Sponsors:
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