Santa Fest and Christmas Parade

Join us The 2024 Santa Fest is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park followed by the annual Tampa Tree Lighting.

The parade steps off at 1 p.m. beginning at Morgan Street and Madison Street. It travels west on Madison Street to Ashley Drive, turns north and ends at Ashley Drive and Cass Street. Best viewing is along Madison Street.

Tampa’s Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6 pm with a concert of familiar Christmas favorites, dazzling dancers, and stage entertainment starring SuperStar Cortni. WFLA Anchor Paola Suro joins Mayor Castor to light the seven beautiful Christmas Trees in the park . Once the trees are lit, a holiday movie will be shown. Admission is free.