Join Destin Pretzels and the Parks & Recreations Department for the annual Poinsettia Parade, presented by Quality TV, a North Port tradition  Spectator admission and parking are both free and this year’s theme is “North Port Holidays Around the World.”

The Poinsettia Parade will travel south down Sumter Blvd., ending at the City Center Front Green, 4970 City Hall Blvd., where the Poinsettia Festival, presented by Achieva Credit Union, will be held before and after the parade from 4 – 8 p.m.  In the past, the parade has featured more than 50 units, including local businesses and organizations. The Poinsettia Festival will feature the annual tree lighting ceremony as well as mobile food vendors, entertainment, attractions, merchandise vendors, and much more. Businesses or organizations that would like to be involved are invited to bookmark this page as the vendor registration form will be available in early October.