Event · Community
98th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting (St. Petersburg)
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM
- Where
- North Straub Park (tree lighting); parade starts at Albert Whitted Park, downtown St. Petersburg400 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Open in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- All ages
- Cost
- Check official pricing
- Organizer
- St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation
The City of St. Petersburg kicks off the holidays with the annual illuminated Santa Parade starting at Albert Whitted Park, followed by the Tree Lighting at North Straub Park right after the parade. Saturday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. Organizations and community groups can register to participate in the parade (deadline Tuesday, November 17). Part of the city's Holidays in the Sunshine City program.
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What was checked & what still needs confirmation
From the city's 'Holidays in the Sunshine City' page, which still carries a 'Stay tuned for 2026 holiday information!' banner above the dated listings; the listed weekday/date pairs match the 2026 calendar. The page prints only 'Downtown St. Petersburg, 33701' for the parade; the North Straub Park address (400 Bayshore Dr. NE) is printed elsewhere on the same page.