The 45th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The event begins at 7:00 PM with a fireworks display over Lake Mirror, immediately followed by the parade kicking off from the RP Funding Center. This year's theme has not yet been announced... stay tunned through City of Lakeland website or our social media announcements.
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM (starts with fireworks at Lake Mirror)
Location: Downtown Lakeland, Florida
Route: The 1.25-mile route leaves the RP Funding Center, travels through Downtown Lakeland, winds around Lake Morton, and heads up Tennessee
