Check out photos and video from Ocala’s 2023 Christmas parade. Roughly 70,000 people lined Silver Springs Boulevard to watch 125 parade entries.
The Alachua County school district is asking for food and monetary donations for students to have meals during their winter break.
The Humane Society of North Central Florida’s free adoption event is Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Many places along the Ocala Christmas parade route are already staked out for viewing but in order to navigate the streets ahead of the parade take note of closures and detours.
Celebrate the holidays with free parking in downtown Ocala at all parking meters and the parking garage on SE Broadway Street.
Interfaith Emergency Services will trade “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade. Bring a canned or other nonperishable food item and receive candy in exchange.
The city says the restriction is for vehicle and pedestrian safety.
The Ocala Mellow Mustroom grand opening is Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m.
Hundreds of people lined University Avenue to enjoy the city’s first holiday parade in more than 30 years.
The Friends of the Nature Coast benefit concert takes place on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equine Center. Tickets are on sale now. Details in story.