OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The weather is shaping up perfectly for the Ocala Christmas Parade.

Expect sunny skies and mild temperatures, with highs reaching the upper 70s during pre-parade tailgating and the Reindeer Run.  No chance of snow as it will be a comfortable 70° at the 5:30 p.m. parade kickoff. It’s the ideal forecast for a festive evening of holiday cheer.

Ocala Forecast

Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

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