# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Santa's Grand Arrival Parade
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday Nov. 8, 2025 Starting at 4 PM

Get ready to ring in the holidays at Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade on Saturday, November 8. The merry celebration along N. Cattlemen Rd. will feature giant balloons, fantastical floats, marching bands, and dance troupes—plus a special appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus. Highlights of the evening include a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute, a daring lighting of UTC’s 50-foot tree by high-wire artists Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana Wallenda, and standout live musical performances.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

? 4:00 PM: Pre-party performance by NoFilter

❤️ 5:45 PM: Veterans Day tribute

? 6:00 PM: Crisscross hire-wire walk & tree lighting by siblings Nik and Lijana Wallenda

? 6:30 PM: Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade

? 7:30 PM: Festive fireworks show

? 8:00 PM: After-party concert by We The Kings

N. Cattlemen Rd. will be closed to traffic starting at 4:00 PM. Arrive early for a pre-show performance by popular party band NoFilter at 4:00 PM, plus there will be holiday characters, giveaways and food trucks to keep spirits merry and bright. The event is free and open to everyone, so bring your family and friends to unwrap the magic of the season.

PARKING
Free parking is available at The Mall at UTC and other UTC District lots. Additional parking is available at Nathan Benderson Park and the lot near Homewood Suites.

The event is hosted by UTC Sarasota and The Mall at UTC.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/santas-grand-arrival-parade/200029119668530
- **Event Categories**: christmas-parades, entertainment, music, parades, christmas-lights, parties, concerts, food-drinks, veterans-day, fireworks, holiday, live-music, art, christmas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2553

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243
- **lat**: 27.38601
- **long**: -82.45318
- **full address**: 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Santa's Grand Arrival Parade being held?
  - **A:** Santa's Grand Arrival Parade takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm at 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34243.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Santa's Grand Arrival Parade?
  - **A:** Santa's Grand Arrival Parade is organized by The Mall at University Town Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Santa's Grand Arrival Parade is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 2,500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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