Light Up Bartow parade lines up at Mosaic Park, goes down Broadway to Main Street, then east, ending at First Avenue. Features the Bartow High School band and Santa. Organized by Main Street Bartow. Original event page

Lake Wales Christmas Parade, themed Vintage Christmas. Line up by 4:30 p.m. New route this year: begins on Central Avenue at Lakeshore Boulevard, west on Central to First Avenue, through the historic core on Stuart and Park avenues, ending at Park and Wetmore Street. Hosted by Rotary on the Ridge and the city of Lake...

Christmas golf cart parade and tree lighting, the only golf cart parade in the county. Parade and activities run from 5:15 to 10 p.m., with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, and holiday movies. Route to be announced.

Mulberry Christmas Parade, themed Christmas Characters on Parade, starts at Mulberry High School. Roads close at 5 p.m. The Mulberry Christmas Village opens right after the parade and runs until 9 p.m. Entry and vendor forms are on the city Programs page.

Fort Meade Christmas Parade, themed Candy Cane Lane, per the Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce. Route to be announced.

Christmas parade along Dundee Road. The Dundee Community Center, 603 Lake Marie Blvd., typically hosts the Mayor's Toy Drive and other festivities. Route details to be confirmed.

Light Up Lake Alfred parade steps off from Central Park and ends about 7:30 p.m. at Frank C. Gardner Park with the tree lighting. Cookies, hot cocoa, artificial snow, kids activities, and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Contact: (863) 291-5270.