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Tag: Christmas
Posted inDowntown
Santa and His Reindeer Were Delayed This Year, and Lakelanders Had Questions
The light display on top of the Lakeland Electric building wasn’t installed until Dec. 17 due to necessary roof repairs.
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Over 50,000 People Gather for Lakeland’s 44th Annual Christmas Parade
Crowds filled downtown as floats, bands, and performers — culminating with Santa and Mrs. Claus — brought holiday spirit to the streets.
Posted inDowntown
2025 Lakeland Christmas Parade: Know Before You Go
Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland’s Munn Park Gets Its First Large Christmas Tree
The 34-foot-tall artificial majestic mountain pine was delivered this week.
Posted inEvents
2024 Lakeland Christmas Parade: Highlights Video, Photos, Winners
Relive the 43rd annual parade via a 5-minute highlights video, and see which floats and bands won the eight awards.
Posted inFamily
2024 Christmas Parade: What to Know Before You Go
Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade.
Posted inActivism
Kate’s Story Foundation Donates Toys to Children in the Hospital
It is one of several toy drives in Lakeland and Polk to help kids in challenging situations during the holidays.
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2023 Lakeland Christmas Parade Float Winners
Eight winners captured the hearts of judges.
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Photos and Video: 42nd Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade
Thousands of people came downtown to watch a parade that included floats, bands, Santa – and a dinosaur.