The 124th Georgefest Celebration begins this week, running from February 21-28. Road closures include:Ferran Park parking lot closure - Saturday, Feb. 21, noon - 11 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 27 - Saturday Feb. 28, noon - 11 p.m.Bay Street (SR19) from CR44 to Lakeview Avenue - Saturday. Feb. 28, 9 a.m. - noonCross streets from Grove Street to Bay Street will be closed.
The free event will feature a craft and letters to Santa station, a hot cocoa bar, outdoor games and music. The parade will begin at 6:15 and will start on Clifford Ave. before going down Palmetto St. and Bates Ave. The parade will end in Carver Park with Santa's arrival. Free photos with Santa will be available in the Recreation room following the parade.
There will also be food vendors at the event.
Carver Park, 2214 East Bates Avenue, 32726, View Map
2214 East Bates Avenue , 32726
Free
Learn more about Parks and Recreation's events and activities in their Fall & Winter 2025-26 Program Guide at the link below.