2026 Lake City Christmas Parade | After Dark!

Kick off Hometown Holidays Festival weekend with one of Lake City’s favorite Christmas traditions! 🎄✨

The annual Lake City After Dark Christmas Parade, presented by the Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce, returns to Downtown Lake City on Friday, December 4 at 6 PM!

Watch downtown light up AFTER DARK as the streets come alive with Christmas floats covered in twinkling lights, festive characters, candy, music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Bring the whole family and grab a spot along the parade route, beginning at First Citizens Bank and traveling to East Main Green.

And don’t head home when the parade ends! 🎄 Follow us to East Main Green for the lighting of Lake City’s Christmas Tree and help us officially kick off a full weekend of Hometown Holidays festivities!

📅 Friday, December 4
🕕 6 PM
📍 Downtown Lake City | First Citizens Bank → East Main Green

🎅 Want to be in the parade? Registration applications are coming SOON, so stay tuned!

✨ Christmas shines a little brighter After Dark!