Sarasota Holiday Parade brought a winter wonderland to Main Street
The 26th annual Sarasota Holiday Parade was held downtown on Dec. 3.
By
Dariela Delgado
| 1:04 p.m. December 4, 2022
Brooklyn Athridge, Santana Leyva, Sofia Leyva and AJ Athridge ride with Stage Door Studios float.
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Let it foam! Let it foam! Let it foam!
Bubbles and foam were launched in the air to resemble snow at Sarasota’s 26th annual holiday parade on Dec. 3.
The parade’s theme was winter wonderland. Tens of thousands gathered along Main street for the Florida style holiday cheer.
Holiday music blasted through speakers as parade goers applauded and cheered. School marching bands played rhythmic beats at a fortissimo. Countless dance groups did back handsprings and shimmied into a choreographed Christmas routine.
From Storm Troopers to alligators in Christmas hats, parade goers hollered at every float. Children stuck out Christmas stockings as they waited for parade cars to hand out holiday candies.
The annual holiday parade was hosted by Sarasota Holiday Celebrations and featured many local businesses, schools, groups and community members. Santa Claus made his appearance in the holiday parade before his busy day on the 25th.
Brooklyn Athridge, Santana Leyva, Sofia Leyva and AJ Athridge ride with Stage Door Studios float.
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The Oriole Bird with Kathy Hultquist at the front of the Sarasota holiday parade line.
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Kayleigh Pritchett, Alexandria Maulfair and Zoey Selby participate in the parade with Sarasota High School Theatre float.
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Cali and Petunia walk with Cat Depot float.
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The Grinch contemplating whether to steal Christmas or not.
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Leah Nicole, Santa and Leah Pagh rejoice in holiday parade spirit.
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Project Pride float ready to stride down Main Street.
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Fran Fougere drives the SunCoast blood donation bus at Sarasota's Holiday Parade.
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Eugene, Easton, Lt and Garrett Nock ride with The Dark Side Comics' batmobile.
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Brooklyn Athridge, Santana Leyva, Sofia Leyva and AJ Athridge ride with Stage Door Studios float.
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Tony Estrada with Cringer.
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Sarasota Police Department starts the holiday parade.
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City of Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie smiles at the Sarasota parade goers.
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Kimla Murrell cheers at the parade floats.
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The Pickleball Club play a game as they walk down Main Street.
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Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs waves at the Sarasota parade goers.
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The Grinch rides in style at the Sarasota Holiday Parade on Dec. 3, 2022.
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SeaSucker float comes in a sweet ride.
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Future of Dance performs a dance routine under snow.
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Grandma Pearly waves at the parade goers.
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Max Estrada shows his zebra muscles.
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Sarasota High School make their down Main Street.
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Venice High School Marching Band make their way down Main Street.
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Kayla Sitton and Kaelyn Conaway in awe of the ending of the Sarasota Holiday Parade.
