The City of Palm Coast will host its Annual Starlight Parade this Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Central Park in Town Center, continuing a holiday tradition that draws families and neighbors together for an evening of lights, music and celebration.
Pre-parade activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. in Central Park. Attendees can choose from 17 food trucks, participate in interactive activities, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the afternoon. The band Soulfire will open the event at 4:00 p.m., followed by performances from The Dance Method at 4:50 p.m. and the FPC Step Up Group/Nazair at 4:55 p.m. Soulfire will return to perform from 5:10 p.m. until the entertainment portion ends at 6:00 p.m.
Families can take holiday photos, visit community vendors, write Letters to Santa, and play Grinch Games at the Parks & Recreation Welcome Tent. Santa will be available for visits in Santa’s Village from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Palm Coast Fire Department will bring its interactive Fire Safety Trailer for children to explore.
Guests can also view the 20th Annual Fantasy Lights display, hosted by the Rotary Club of Flagler County. The exhibit continues nightly through December 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp. This year’s event will feature 68 decorated floats traveling through Town Center. The route starts at the Central Avenue roundabout and continues along Park Street, Lake Avenue, and City Place before ending on Bulldog Drive at Flagler Palm Coast High School.
Pastor Charlie Silano of the Grace Community Food Pantry will serve as Grand Marshal. Mayor Mike Norris, Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, and Council Members Ty Miller, Charles Gambaro, and David Sullivan will also participate. Several city departments will have themed displays in the procession. Palm Coast Ford, the parade’s sponsor, is providing six vehicles for city leadership and the Grand Marshal. Parade judging will take place at 4:30 p.m., and roads along the route will close at 5:15 p.m.
Parking will be available throughout Town Center, with some exceptions near the start and end of Park Street, behind the Chiumento building, and along a portion of Lake Avenue. Additional parking will be offered in the grassy area next to City Hall, with staff available to assist. Overflow parking will be available at Flagler Palm Coast High School, while parade participants should use the 800 gym lot. Accessible parking will be located on Central Avenue in front of the restrooms.
Parade participants are reminded that line-up begins at 3:30 p.m. in the staging area past the Publix entrance, along Market Avenue and the eastbound lanes of Central Avenue. All participants were required to attend a safety meeting on December 3 at the Palm Coast Community Center.
City officials are reminding attendees to use sidewalks when available, keep small children close and away from the parade route, and follow guidance from event staff and law enforcement. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will be on-site throughout the event.
Those unable to attend in person can watch the Starlight Parade live on the City of Palm Coast’s YouTube channel.
