Saturday, December 6, 2025
Noon
University Avenue from W. 6th St. to 620 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Come see our GRRMF Hearts of Gold dogs walk in the Gainesville Holiday Parade! Meet the teams and our wonderful volunteers sharing holiday joy!
Bring the family to downtown Gainesville on Saturday, Dec. 6 for A Very GNV Holiday Parade! Starting at 12 noon, enjoy floats, dancers, live bands and more! Kick off the holiday season in style as the parade heads down West University Avenue. Be sure to stick around after the parade for a variety of family-friendly activities the whole community can enjoy.
The holiday parade is Saturday, Dec. 6 and leads into the holiday dance party and lights celebration. These events are free and open to the public.
12 p.m. start – City of Gainesville Holiday Parade
1-3 p.m. – Bo Diddley Plaza Kids Holiday Dance Party
5-8 p.m. – Holiday Lights Celebration in the Thomas Center Gardens, with horse-drawn carriage rides
After dark – Duckpond Neighborhood Association luminaries
Pictures and video:
Photos and video will be taken throughout the event. The City of Gainesville will use these images to promote and celebrate the parade on the website, in printed materials, for social media and award applications.
Feel free to take and post your own photos and videos as well! You can tag the City of Gainesville at @gainesvillefla on Instagram and @GainesvilleFL on Facebook. Use #GNVHolidayParade to post your photos and see your neighbors’ photos!
More parade info is available at www.GainesvilleFL.gov/parade.
