Jupiter / Tequesta Christmas Parade

Jupiter / Tequesta Christmas Parade

Jupiter–Tequesta Christmas Parade Set to Bring Holiday Magic to the Heart of Town

One of northern Palm Beach County’s most cherished holiday traditions is rolling back into town as the Jupiter–Tequesta Christmas Parade returns on Sunday, December 14, 2025, stepping off at 1:00 p.m. The annual parade—now a longtime favorite for families, local organizations, and holiday lovers alike—promises an afternoon filled with festive floats, marching bands, community spirit, and the unmistakable joy that comes with Christmastime in Jupiter.

This year’s parade will begin its journey in the UF Scripps parking lot at 120 Scripps Way, where participants will stage and prepare before the procession moves out. At 1:00 p.m., the parade will officially step off, heading north along the southbound lane of Central Boulevard, giving spectators plenty of prime viewing spots from start to finish.

The route will wind past Main Street and University Boulevard, carrying floats, performers, youth groups, local businesses, and holiday characters through the heart of Abacoa. It will then make its way onto Frederick Small Road, concluding at the Skate Park at Abacoa Community Park (1501 W. Frederick Small Road).

For viewers hoping to catch every moment, the best seat in the house will be near the end of the route: the official reviewing and judging stand, located on the north side of Frederick Small Road, just before the entrance to Abacoa Community Park. Here, parade entries will slow down, perform, wave, and showcase their holiday creativity for the judges—making it one of the most spirited and entertaining sections of the entire route.

The Jupiter–Tequesta Christmas Parade has long been a celebration of community pride, bringing together neighbors, schools, nonprofits, and local businesses in a joyful display of lights, music, and holiday imagination. For many families, it marks the true start of the season—a chance to gather on the sidewalks, sip hot cocoa, cheer on the performers, and soak in the nostalgia of a hometown Christmas parade.

With festive floats set to sparkle, marching groups ready to bring the energy, and holiday magic filling the streets of Jupiter once again, this year’s parade is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the season.

🎄 Know Before You Go: Jupiter–Tequesta Christmas Parade

📅 Date & Time
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Parade steps off at 1:00 p.m.

📍 Jupiter–Tequesta Christmas Parade Route

• Starts: UF Scripps Parking Lot
  120 Scripps Way, Jupiter, FL 33458

• Travels: North along the southbound lane of Central Blvd

• Passes: Main St. & University Blvd

• Ends: Skate Park at Abacoa Community Park
  1501 W. Frederick Small Rd, Jupiter, FL 33458

⭐ Jupiter–Tequesta Christmas Parade Best Viewing Spot
The reviewing & judging stand is located on the north side of Frederick Small Road, just before the entrance to Abacoa Community Park. Floats typically slow down and perform here.

🚗 Parking Tips

• Arrive early; roads near the route get busy and may close ahead of the start.

• Look for parking in the Abacoa area—side streets, garages, and designated lots.

• Allow time to walk to your viewing spot.

🪑 What to Bring

• Folding chairs or blankets

• Sunscreen and hats (it’s still Florida!)

• Water and light snacks

• Holiday spirit & plenty of cheer!

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Notes

• Great for kids—lots of music, characters, and decorated floats

• Keep little ones close near the roadway

• Strollers welcome but walkways may get crowded

🎁 Extras

• Many floats hand out treats or small giveaways

• Perfect photo ops throughout the route—especially near the judging stand