https://www.cityofnorthport.com/government/city-services/parks-recreation/special-events/poinsettia-events
Kick off your holiday with the annual Poinsettia Parade & Festival! This annual North Port tradition will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the City Center Campus (4970 City Hall Blvd).
Prefer to watch from home? We've partnered with our friends at WKDW 97.5 FM to livestream the Poinsettia Parade. You can tune in to 97.5 FM for entertainment and event updates throughout the evening. If you will be attending in person and would like to opt in to receive safety messages about this event, text Parade2021 to 888-777.
About the Poinsettia Festival
Presented by Achieva Credit Union, the Festival will take place throughout the grounds of the City Center Campus, including on the Front Green and inside City Hall. This fun-filled holiday festival will feature a tree lighting ceremony, food vendors, entertainment, performances by local school choruses, attractions, vendors, and so much more.
About the Poinsettia Parade
Presented by Quality TV, the Poinsettia Parade will march south down Sumter Boulevard starting from Sylvania Avenue through the City Center Campus, ending at the Festival (a prime location to catch the parade). The theme this year is "Retro Rockin' Holidays". An esteemed judging panel will select the winners of the various parade awards,
Route Description
Floats adorned with poinsettias, decorated vehicles, and walking groups will start at Sylvania Avenue and follow the one-mile route south on Sumter Boulevard. The route will turn east onto City Hall Boulevard, before making its way along the Front Green. Escorted by North Port Fire Rescue, jolly St. Nick will make a special appearance in the parade.
The parade will end at the annual Poinsettia Festival, presented by Achieva Credit Union. The Festival will include a tree lighting ceremony.
Entertainment Schedule
4:00 p.m.- Poinsettia Festival Begins
4:15 p.m. - 60 West Band
5:00 p.m. - Poinsettia Parade Begins
5:15 p.m. - The Rock Box
6:20 p.m. - Imagine School of Young Marines Presentation of Colors accompanied by Linda Zick Performing the National Anthem
6:25 p.m. - North Port City Commissioners and Mayor Opening Remarks and Holiday Message
6:35 p.m. - Tree Lighting
6:40 p.m. - Announcement of Gingerbread House Winners
6:50 p.m. - Announcement of Parade Winners
7:00 p.m. - Universal Dance Academy
7:15 p.m. - North Port High School Theatre
7:45 p.m. - 60 West Band
8:30 p.m. - Poinsettia Festival Ends
Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate
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