https://freeportflnews.com/tags/parade/ Recent content in Parade on Freeport, Florida News Hugo en Sat, 16 May 2026 05:08:00 +0000 https://freeportflnews.com/posts/christmas-parade-2026/ Sat, 16 May 2026 05:08:00 +0000 https://freeportflnews.com/posts/christmas-parade-2026/ <p>There are two types of people: those who start playing Christmas music in October, and those who wait until after Thanksgiving. Whichever camp you&rsquo;re in, Freeport&rsquo;s Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is the event that officially kicks off the holiday season in Walton County.</p> <h2 id="the-parade">The Parade</h2> <p>Freeport&rsquo;s annual Christmas Parade winds through downtown, bringing floats, marching bands, classic cars, fire trucks, horses, and — of course — Santa Claus himself. Local businesses, schools, churches, and organizations all deck out their entries in lights, garland, and enough holiday cheer to power the town through New Year&rsquo;s.</p> https://freeportflnews.com/posts/4th-of-july-2026/ Sat, 16 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000 https://freeportflnews.com/posts/4th-of-july-2026/ <p>It&rsquo;s that time of year again — Freeport is getting ready to paint the town red, white, and blue. If you&rsquo;ve never experienced the city&rsquo;s 4th of July celebration, you&rsquo;re missing out on one of the best small-town Independence Day events on the Florida Panhandle.</p> <h2 id="parade-saturday-july-4-2026-at-400-pm">Parade: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM</h2> <p>The parade kicks off at <strong>4:00 PM sharp</strong> from the <strong>Freeport Learning Center</strong>. Floats, classic cars, marching groups, local businesses, churches, and clubs all line up to show their patriotism. It&rsquo;s free to participate or watch — just find a spot along the route and enjoy.</p>