UF Facilities Services 6th Annual Children’s Christmas Parade

Experience the excitement and joy of the holiday season at the 6th Annual UF Facilities Services Children’s Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 a.m.

Presented by UF Facilities Services, with support from the UF Police Department, UF Transportation and Parking Services, UF IFAS, UF Health Shands, and many other campus partners, the parade brings festive fun and community spirit to the heart of the Gator Nation.

Holiday decorated vehicles, first responder units, utility equipment, and even choreographed mower routines will take to the streets in celebration of the season — all capped off by a special visit from Santa Claus himself.

The parade route will travel throughout campus, pausing at each Baby Gator location to spread cheer and smiles to UF’s youngest Gators.

“As our Facilities Services team organizes the Children’s Christmas Parade, we want everyone to realize it’s more than just a celebration — it’s an opportunity to bring our community together and create lasting memories for our little ones,” said Gregg Clarke, Senior Director of Operations for Facilities Services. “We are proud to bring the magic of the season to life for our community’s youngest members and create a joyful experience that will be cherished for years to come.”

The parade is open to the public, and spectators are encouraged to join along the route to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.

Parade map and details can be found here: https://www.facilitiesservices.ufl.edu/news/news/university-of-florida-facilities-services-6th-annual-childrens-christmas-parade/

Parade schedule:

9:00 AM Baughman Center

9:05 AM Baby Gator Lake Alice

9:15 AM Turlington Plaza

9:20 AM Baby Gator Newell Dr.