Christmas Parade, Stroll and Tarpon Sunday Market

Friday

Support local businesses by grabbing a bite to eat or having a drink and unwinding. Use Tarpon Springs Patch's holiday shopping guide for last minute gift ideas and a list of local food/drink establishments.

Saturday

The Tarpon Springs Annual Christmas Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and end at noon at Craig Park. The parade route is as follows, according to the city: begin at S. Pinellas Ave. and Meres Blvd. moving north on Pinellas to Lemon St. Head east on Lemon St. to Ring Ave. to Tarpon Ave. and then west to Craig Park.

Join the Christmas Stroll on Tarpon Ave. and at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. The Tarpon Springs Patch holiday shopping guide will come in handy for this one.

Sunday

As always, the Tarpon Sunday Market is hosting some of the hottest vendors from around the bay area. Everything from produce to locally jarred honey to handmade artwork is available at the popular Sunday spot, located on the corner of Pinellas and Tarpon avenues.

Event Parking

There are two public parking lots are located at 1) Lemon St. and Safford Ave. and 2) Safford Ave. and Orange St.

Street parking is permitted as marked.

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