Holiday Celebration & Tropical Parade
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 6, 2025
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST
Description
Tropical Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting - Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Flavor Food Zone (all day): Enjoy delicious bites from participating Coconut Point restaurants in Cinema Circle.
Charity Car, Truck & Vendor Show (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.): Free Admission cruise-in (donations benefit the Rotary Club of Estero).
Arts & Crafts Show (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.): Find unique art, crafts and holiday gifts! Hosted by the Ladies Local Social Network.
Community Entertainment & Games (3:00 – 5:00 p.m.):
- NEW Kids Zone: Awesome interactions with Adams Exotic Animal Encounters, Bird Gardens of Naples, Horse Rescue with Pony, and adoptable dogs from Guardians of SWFL, as well as kid-favorite activities like face painting and games.
- Toys for Tots Drive: Cycle Bar and JETSET (Pilates) will offer free indoor and outdoor workouts with a toy donation. Hosted by Toyworld.
- Center Stage: Features community entertainment from the Bonita Springs Charter School Choir, Bayshore Cloggers and more!
Steel Drums & Tropical Dancers (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.):
- Steel Drums & Tropical Dancers by the New Alliance Performing Arts.
Dazzling Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony (6:00 p.m. onwards):
- Features over 55 performances, including the Guns and Hoses marching band, Bonita Springs HS band, Estero HS band, floats, and Santa.
Tree Lighting Ceremony (7:00 p.m.)
Santa Selfies (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
- Santa will be available to take selfie photos with families.
Fashion Drive from Dillards to West Elm will close traffic for the day to accommodate all the fun entertainment of the night.
