# Christmas on Walnut Street and Parade — Green Cove Springs

> Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Where: Walnut Street and Spring Park, downtown Green Cove Springs, Walnut Street at US Hwy 17, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: City of Green Cove Springs
- Official page: https://www.greencovesprings.com/285/Christmas-on-Walnut-Street
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Green Cove Springs closes Walnut Street for a full day of Christmas shopping, food trucks and live entertainment. The Christmas Village opens at 10 a.m. between U.S. Hwy 17 and Palmetto Avenue, a free Jingle Bell Fun Run follows at 11 a.m., and Santa hears wish lists in the Spring Park pool pavilion from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The lighted parade rolls down Hwy 17 at 6 p.m., then the city tree is lit at 8 p.m. with parade awards and a walk through the Parade of Trees. Rain or shine.

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