BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca Raton’s 52nd annual holiday street parade is tonight. The parade runs from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., but closures start well before the event and will continue well into the night. Here’s what the City of Boca Raton shared with BocaNewsNow.com and republishes information we posted over the weekend.
WHAT TO EXPECT? The Holiday Street Parade will feature 60+ festive floats, community groups, marching bands and dance groups that will showcase Winter Wonderland, with music, songs and decorations for the entire community along Federal Highway in Downtown Boca. Date: Wednesday, December 4. Time: 7:30PM – 9PM.
Location: The parade starts at Federal Highway and SE 5th Street, and travels north to the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Weather: The parade will proceed rain or shine.
Public Viewing Area: All along the parade route. Spectators must be on the sidewalk or median, and NOT in the street where parade will be traveling. Wheelchair accessible viewing areas can be located on the Parade Route Map on the City of Boca Raton website.
Safety Barricades: Temporary barricades will be placed along the parade route to ensure the safety of attendees and participants. All spectators must stay behind the barricades during the parade. Designated crosswalks will available along the route.
Facility Closures: The Downtown Library and the Boca Raton Community Center will close at 5pm the day of the street parade.
Food Vendors: Food for purchase will be available along the parade route, see the Parade Route Map for locations. Downtown Boca also features many restaurants nearby.
Restrooms: Portable restrooms will be located along Federal Highway and near the viewing stands at Sanborn Square (72 N. Federal Hwy).
Road Closure: Arrive Early! Remember, Federal Highway will be CLOSED to vehicular traffic from Glades Road going south to Camino Real starting at 5pm to approximately 11pm.
Where to Park? Free and ample parking available at:
٠ City Hall: 201 W. Palmetto Park Road
٠ Building Administration: 200 NW 2nd Avenue
٠ Downtown Public Library: 400 NW 2nd Avenue
٠ City Lot: 300 NW 2nd Avenue
Metered Parking: All metered parking spaces downtown will be available for FREE PARKING the night of the parade. Please note that all side streets along the parade route from Dixie Highway to Federal Highway will be blocked off.
Catch a Ride with BocaConnect: Hop on BocaConnect, the City’s easy and stress-free on-demand shuttle service. FREE and low-cost service in Downtown Boca and the surrounding area. Download the app and book your ride.
Bicyclists: Bike racks are available in front of City Hall. Be sure to wear reflective clothing and add reflective material to your bike for safety.
See Tracks? Think Train: For those walking to and from the event, look and listen before crossing any train tracks.
Charge While You Attend: Electric car charging stations are available at City Hall and the Downtown Library.
Plan Ahead: Whether you are utilizing a shared ride program or driving your car to the event, leave early and plan ahead in order to arrive to the event safe and on time.
