There’s nothing like a festive Christmas parade to make you feel like a kid again! If you’re looking for free Christmas activities or just love seeing the floats and marching bands, head out to one of these Christmas Parades in Polk County for a night of family fun.
There are Christmas Parades planned in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, Mulberry, Davenport, Frostproof, Ft. Meade, and other local communities across Central Florida.
We’ve got a list of local parades to save you time searching for details and get back to making family memories. We’ve also got a separate list of tips for attending the Lakeland Christmas Parade.
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Upcoming Polk County Christmas Parades Near You
Past Christmas Parades – Check Back for Updates
December 2025
Eagle Lake Christmas ParadeExpired
Lakeland Christmas ParadeExpired
Plant City Christmas ParadeExpired
Havendale Christmas ParadeExpired
Polk City Christmas ParadeExpired
Alturas Redneck Christmas ParadeExpired
Frostproof Christmas Parade + PartyExpired
Christmas Boat Parade in Winter HavenExpired
Bartow Christmas ParadeExpired
Winterfest and Christmas Parade in DavenportExpired
Dundee Christmas ParadeExpired
Fort Meade Christmas ParadeExpired
Lake Wales Christmas ParadeExpired
Mulberry Christmas ParadeExpired
Lake Alfred Christmas ParadeExpired
Looking for more holiday magic? Don’t miss the 2025 Lakeland + Polk County Christmas Guide — your go-to list for parades, Santa photos, Christmas lights, concerts, craft fairs, and all things merry and bright this season.
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2026 Lakeland Christmas Parade – Tips + FAQs
The annual Christmas Parade in Lakeland has been a local tradition for more than 40 years. Thousands of people flock to Downtown Lakeland in early December each year to watch more than 100 floats and marching bands kick off Christmas in Lakeland. If you’ve never been to the Lakeland Christmas parade, or you’re wondering how to make it a little less stressful, we put together some tips from our own experience and from our local readers. Plus a few frequently asked questions about the Christmas Parade in Lakeland FL, AND a Lakeland Christmas Parade Map for 2026.
Polk County Christmas Parades + Events by City
- Auburndale Christmas Parade (Havendale Christmas Parade)
- Polk City Christmas Parade
- More Auburndale Christmas Events + Activities {includes Polk City}
- Haines City Christmas Parade
- Davenport Christmas Parade + WinterFest
- More Davenport + Haines City Christmas Events
Christmas Events + Holiday Activities
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events + Holiday Activities to find more things to do including Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays, FREE Christmas Events, Santa Photos, Christmas Parades, and more.
