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Holiday Parade at the Beach

Name: Holiday Parade at the Beach
Start: 2026-12-05T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-05T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Atlantic Ave (15th–25th Street)

Nearly 90 parade units, giant balloons and floats roll down Atlantic Avenue to kick off the season.

Dates and times can change — check the official event page before you go. Listing source: www.vabeach.com.

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