Ocala Christmas Parade on SILVER SPRINGS BOULEVARD

This beloved annual holiday event, which took place on December 11th, featured groups such as marching bands, dancers and ROTC units, along with decorated floats and, of course, Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to people from their float during the Ocala Christmas Parade in Ocala, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

De’Janae Thurston, 15, a sophomore, plays her lighted flute as she marches with members of the Vanguard High School Marching Band during the Ocala Christmas Parade in Ocala, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

Ben Mariciano, the Grand Marshal of the parade, waves to people as he rides with his family during the Ocala Christmas Parade in Ocala, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

Aliyah Sadik, 8, left, and Rheanna Tolbert, 9, right, who were dressed as snowmen, wave to people as they march with other members of the Sunrise Elementary School Dance Team during the Ocala Christmas Parade in Ocala, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

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