City of North Port, FL

11/14/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Celebrate the holiday season at the Poinsettia Parade & Festival!

Celebrate the holiday season at the Poinsettia Parade & Festival!

Published on November 14, 2024

he City of North Port invites the community to kick off the holiday season at the highly anticipated Poinsettia Parade & Festival, presented by Quality TV and Resurrection Pools respectively, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024! This year's theme, "Poinsettias in Paradise," sets the stage for a day of family-friendly fun, festive cheer and holiday magic. This event offers free admission, parking and a shuttle service from 1:30-9 p.m. at the Morgan Family Community Center for those seeking an additional parking option.

The festivities begin with the Poinsettia Festival, presented by Resurrection Pools, running from 3 to 7 p.m. at City Center Campus (4970 City Hall Blvd.). The festival will feature a variety of local food vendors, holiday merchandise, mesmerizing stilt walkers, and an exciting Kids Zone with bounce houses, games and activities for all ages. Families can enjoy live entertainment by Tropical Avenue, create a special craft project at "Santa's Workshop," and have a chance to meet the jolliest guest of all-Santa Claus! Snap a photo and share your holiday wish list with Santa from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center, before he joins us for the highlight of the evening.

At 5 p.m., don't miss the spectacular Poinsettia Parade, presented by Quality TV, where dazzling floats, performers and marching bands will light up Sumter Boulevard in a holiday procession like no other. You'll be wowed by the creative designs, festive costumes and North Port's incredible community spirit on full display. This is the perfect opportunity to gather with your family and friends, snuggle up and enjoy the magic of the season.

Whether you're coming to watch the parade, shop for holiday gifts or make new memories with friends and family, the Poinsettia Parade & Festival is an event you won't want to miss. Join us as we transform North Port into a poinsettia paradise that is filled with holiday joy and good cheer!

For more information, visit NorthPortFL.gov/Poinsettia.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the amazing sponsors and community partners whose generosity and support make this cherished holiday tradition possible: Quality TV, Resurrection Pools, Achieva Credit Union, Grande Aire Services, LLC, Oak & Stone, Tropic Strom Protection, Wharton-Smith, Inc., Crews Bank & Trust, Dean McConville State Farm Agent, Face Painting by Remi, Imagine Schools at North Port Young Marines, HCA Florida Healthcare, North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota County, The Home Depot, Twist Balloon Fun, and Wawa.