Christmas on Walnut Street Festival & Parade

Green Cove Springs' free, all-day Christmas tradition, rain or shine. Christmas Village vendors on Walnut Street (Hwy 17 to Palmetto Ave) from 10 a.m.; food vendors 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; free Jingle Bell Fun Run in Spring Park at 11 a.m.; Santa visits & workshop at the Spring Park pool pavilion 3–5:30 p.m.; live music 5:30–8 p.m.; the lighted Christmas Parade down U.S. 17 at 6 p.m.; City Tree Lighting at 8 p.m., followed by parade awards and a walk through the Parade of Trees. Non-alcohol event. U.S. 17/Orange Ave closes at 5 p.m. Details: greencovesprings.com.