Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Freeport Gets Festive
There are two types of people: those who start playing Christmas music in October, and those who wait until after Thanksgiving. Whichever camp you’re in, Freeport’s Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is the event that officially kicks off the holiday season in Walton County.
The Parade
Freeport’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’s.