Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade

Events

Get ready to ring in the holiday season with Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade on Saturday, November 14! The holly jolly celebration along N. Cattlemen Road features giant balloons, festive floats, marching bands, dance troupes and a special appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus.

The excitement continues with thrilling FMX stunts by Nik Wallenda’s Wonderland Circus, the lighting of UTC’s 50-foot holiday tree, dazzling fireworks and an after-party concert featuring a nationally known headliner to be announced soon.

Event highlights:

• 3:00-5:00 PM | Kids Zone
  Kick off the fun on The Green with games and crafts presented by Grace Community Church
• 4:15-5:30 PM | Pre-Party Entertainment
  Enjoy live music on the main stage by Ashley Lux Band, strolling holiday characters and giveaways
• 6:00 PM | Tree Lighting Performance
  Watch FMX riders from Nik Wallenda’s Wonderland Circus soar through the air with thrilling stunts before UTC’s 50-foot holiday tree lights up the night
• 6:30 PM | Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade
  Cattlemen will come alive with giant balloons, dazzling floats, marching bands, dance troupes and Santa’s grand arrival
• 7:30 PM | Fireworks Spectacular
  Look to the sky for a dazzling fireworks display
• 8:00 PM | After-Party Concert
  Rock around the Christmas tree with a live musical performance

N. Cattlemen Road will be closed to traffic starting at 4 PM. Arrive early to enjoy the pre-parade entertainment and allow extra time for parking. The event is free and open to everyone, so bring your family and friends to unwrap the magic of the season!

Parking
Free event parking will be available throughout UTC, with additional parking areas added in the grass lot between CITY HOME and the Wonderland circus tent on the east side of The Mall at UTC, in the lot on Cattlemen Road south of Homewood Suites, and on the island at Nathan Benderson Park, which will remain open for the event.

The event is hosted by UTC Sarasota and The Mall at UTC.

Thank you to our parade sponsors!

• Discovery Point Twelve Oaks Child Development Center
• Sarasota Ballet
• Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar
• Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
• MCR Health
• Sarasota Paradise
• Blaze Pizza
• Florida Blue
• IKEA