Please follow the link below for this year's parade entry applications. Note: There are separate applications for Crystal River and Inverness. To apply for both parades you must fill out BOTH applications.
For questions or concerns please email our Events Manager, Missy Slanker, at Events@CitrusCountyChamber.com
or call 352-795-3149.
For questions or concerns please email our Events Manager, Missy Slanker, at Events@CitrusCountyChamber.com
or call 352-795-3149.
Parade Routes:
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NEW Crystal River parade route:
At the request of the City of Crystal River and the Citrus County Sheriff’s department, it has been decided to move forward with a new route for this year’s Crystal River Christmas parade, on December 3rd. This decision was not made lightly, and while the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is committed to continuing this holiday tradition, we assure you that we take the safety of our parade participants and spectators very seriously. This new route will shift the beginning of the parade to the South, closing both sides of HWY 19, and creating a detour for through-traffic. To View the Parade: The Crystal River Christmas Parade will now begin SOUTH of the intersection of HWY 44 at NW 3rd Street. The floats will begin their journey entering HWY 19 between Walgreens and Sara’s Diner and exit at Paradise Point, just past Truist Bank. Spectators will now be able to utilize BOTH sides of HWY 19 to view the parade floats from a safe distance. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6PM on December 3rd. Traffic Detour Information: North and South bound traffic on HWY 19 will be detoured between the HWY 44 intersection (across from La Casita Mexican Restaurant) through Martin Luther King Blvd (at the Winn-Dixie Plaza) beginning at 5PM, December 3rd. The closure is estimated to last through 9PM, December 3rd. Through-traffic can utilize Martin Luther King Blvd. Additional Road Closures: You can also expect the following downtown Crystal River roads to be closed to through-traffic from 3PM – 7PM: - N Citrus Ave - NE 5th St - NE 4th St - NE 3rd St While this year’s route may look different, we are happy to be able to once again bring the Christmas Parade to Downtown Crystal River and look forward to safely celebrating the reason for the season with our community members. 
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Inverness parade route
Beginning on HWY 44 near the Pizza Hut, the parade will follow the highway toward downtown Inverness ending at Grace Street by Mama's Kuntry Kafe. The parade will then follow Grace Street to Highlands Blvd where it will turn right an end at the entrance to Citrus High School. 
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2020 Chamber "Drive Through" Christmas Parades
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2020 Crystal River Christmas Parade
Crystal River float Judges
- Jack & Julie Reynolds - Pennie Elzer - James Holder - Lori Eakley Float Winners!
Best Religious Entry – Crystal River Church of God Best Commercial Entry – GS Auto Towing Best Non-Commercial Entry – Florida Scratch Bowlers Best School Associated Entry – Lecanto High School Marching Band Best in Show – Citrus County Schools |
2020 Inverness Christmas Parade
Inverness float Judges
- Laureen Long - Laura Kovach - Pennie Elzer - Karin Kersh Float Winners!
Best Religious Entry – Cross Bound Ministry Best Commercial Entry – Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners II Best Non-Commercial Entry – Citrus County Schools Best School Associated Entry – Citrus High School Marching Band Best in Show – Citrus Memorial Hospital |
