2026 Christmas on Walnut Street & Parade

The Annual Christmas on Walnut Street Festival is held on the first Saturday of December! There are many food and craft vendors, and live entertainment. The afternoon begins at 3pm with a visit from Santa at his workshop (organized by the GCS Elks Lodge Number 1892) in the Spring Park pool pavilion where he spends a few hours hearing all the kids’ wish lists! The day concludes with a 1-mile Jingle Bell Fun Run organized by the Florida Striders and a beautiful night Christmas Parade organized by the Green Cove Springs Business League, right down Highway 17! This city-wide Christmas tradition is something you don’t want to miss! Craft Vendors 10am – 2pm or 10am – 9pm Food Vendors 10am – 9pm Santa Visits 3pm – 5:30pm Live Music 5:30 pm – 8pm Tree Lighting 8pm Parade Awards to follow Except for major weather events, Christmas on Walnut Street is a RAIN OR SHINE festival