ALWAYS THE SECOND FRIDAY IN DECEMBER! One of the County's favorite Christmas parades! Bartow's Christmas parade features lots of floats, Bartow High School Band and . . . SANTA! Be sure to stake out your spot early and join us for one of Bartow's most popular events. See you at 6:00 p.m. The parade begins at Mosaic Park and ends at First Avenue in Bartow.

Magical Illumination Christmas Parade - Friday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. Lines up at Mosaic Park, continues down Broadway to Main Street, travels east and ends at Tom's Chicken Shack. No Santa's allowed; the real one has already accepted. (This event could be cancelled due to Covid)