OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds this week as they gear up for the holiday season. While there’s a chance of rain on Wednesday, the overall forecast is favorable for outdoor holiday events and activities.
As the Christmas season continues, Ocala offers a variety of festive events including the Ocala Christmas Parade this Saturday, Dec. 14th. More than 60,000 people are expected to line Silver Springs Blvd. as the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. This year’s Grand Marshal is fifth generation Ocalan and former mayor Kent Guinn.
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Historically, chair placement along the route is not permitted until Wednesday before the parade and will be removed by the City of Ocala Public Works Department if placed before then. With rain moving into the area overnight Tuesday and continuing on Wednesday, Thursday may be a better day for staking out your viewing area.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: A 20% chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
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