The Starlight Parade Returns this Saturday, December 14, 2024

Join us this Saturday, December 14, 2024, as the City of Palm Coast welcomes back the beloved Annual Starlight Parade at 6 p.m. in Central Park at Town Center. But don’t wait until evening to join the fun – the holiday festivities kick off at 3 p.m. with an exciting lineup of entertainment, delicious food, and festive cheer that the whole family will enjoy!

Here’s the timeline of holiday magic:

Entertainment & Activities:

• 3:00 p.m.: Central Park transforms into a festive wonderland! Explore food trucks, family-friendly activities, and vibrant entertainment.
• 3:00–4:00 p.m.: Rock out with the soulful sounds of SOULFIRE!
• 3:00–5:00 p.m.: Don’t miss your chance to visit Santa in Santa’s Village!
• 4:15 p.m.: Be wowed by a special performance from The Dance Method.
• 4:45 p.m.: Celebrate with a presentation from Girl Scouts USA.
• 5:00–6:00 p.m.: SOULFIRE returns to keep the holiday energy high!
• 6:00 p.m.: The moment we’ve all been waiting for – the Starlight Parade begins!

Holiday Highlights:

• Letters to Santa – Let Santa know what’s on your wish list.
• Photos with Santa – Capture magical memories in Santa’s Village.
• Holiday Photo Ops – Snap the perfect picture at our themed stations.
• Fantasy Lights Festival – Immerse yourself in the Rotary Club of Flagler County’s dazzling holiday light display!

Foodie Heaven:
Come hungry! With an incredible lineup of food trucks and vendors, there’s something for every palate: Cool Beans BBQ, Crazy Good Eats, Phonessa, Sweet Shelia’s, Irie Cuisine, Grouper Therapy, Southernly Sips, Cluckin’ Chicken, Traveling Tom’s, Original Philly Snowy Smoothie Saloon, Kona Ice, Wandering Hoagie, Holly’s Sweet Creations, Kerala Express, Tabs, and Tacos Land!

Plan Ahead for Parking:

• Public parking will be available throughout Central Park, including a grass lot beside City Hall. Please note that once the parade begins at 5:15 p.m., exiting will be restricted until the parade concludes.
• Overflow parking is available at Flagler Palm Coast High School. All school parking is available, whether you enter the front of the school off of State Road 100, or the side parking lot off of Bulldog Drive. Be prepared for a short walk to the park.

The Starlight Parade route will wind through Central Avenue, Park Street, Lake Avenue, City Place, and Bulldog Drive, with final disembarkment at the Flagler Palm Coast High School Campus. 

Can’t make it in person? No problem! Tune in to the City of Palm Coast YouTube channel for a livestream of the parade.

So, gather your loved ones and head to Central Park this Saturday for a day full of holiday cheer, music, and the spectacular return of the Starlight Parade. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss! For all the details, visit https://www.palmcoast25.com

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