2018 Holiday Parade in Boca Raton – Plan Ahead for Maximum Enjoyment of the Event
By: Robert S Weinroth
Get in the holiday spirit by joining the City of Boca Raton at the 48th Holiday Street Parade themed “Sights and Sounds of Broadway” on Wednesday December 5th (between 7:30 and 9:30PM).
Road closures will begin at 5pm. Federal Highway will be CLOSED to vehicular traffic from Glades Road going south to Camino Real starting at 5:30PM to approximately 11PM.
The 48th Holiday Street Parade featuring over 70 floats begins at Federal Hwy and SE 5th St, traveling north to Mizner Park Amphitheater.
The Parade will go on rain or shine. The staging area for the parade is from Camino Real to SE 5th St on Federal Hwy in both the northbound and southbound lanes.
If you are NOT participating in the parade, please avoid this area.
Food vendors will be in front of the Historical Society and Museum (71 N Federal Hwy).
Restrooms will be located at Federal Hwy and 6th St adjacent to the viewing stands at Sanborn Square (72 N Federal Hey).
City staff will be dressed in red “EVENT STAFF” shirts to provide assistance throughout the parade.
FREE parking will be available at City Hall (201 W Palmetto Park Rd); Building Administration (200 NW 2nd Ave); the Downtown Public Library (400 NW 2nd Ave); and the “Wildflower” Park (551 E Palmetto Park Rd) or hop on the Round the Town electric vehicle and have them pick you up at a designated area. Call or text 561.303.9173 for pick-up.
Bike racks are available in front of City Hall for those arriving on bicycles. Please wear reflective clothing and add reflective material to your bike for safety.
For those walking to and from the parade, look and listen before crossing any train tracks. REMEMBER – Briteline shares the FEC tracks with the freight trains and they move quicker and within the “quiet zone” a horn cannot be expected to warn you of a train’s approach.
If you and an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, you can charge while you watch – electric car charging stations are available at City Hall and the Library.
Plan ahead – Whether you are utilizing a shared ride program or driving your car to the parade, expect heavy congestion due to closed streets and spectators trying to find a vantage point. Leave early and plan to arrive to the event safe and on time.
Safety Reminder:
It takes seconds for someone to break into your vehicle. – Lock your car and take all personal items with you. Never leave your keys or “fob” in your vehicle.
Downtown will be crowded with spectators and holiday revelers – plan ahead – establish a meeting place in case your party gets separated.
Stay in the know – Sign up for NIXLE for road closures, train crossing reminders and emergencies.
Enjoy the parade, our downtown restaurants and retailers as well as the holiday decorations and tree in Mizner Park.
