The City of Venice annual Christmas Parade is on Saturday, Nov. 30! Here’s what you need to know:

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► 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., stop by Centennial Park for FREE face painting, caricature art, and songs by the Venice Gondoliers Barbershop Chorus

► 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., visit City Hall or Fountain Park for FREE balloon-twisting creations

► 5:15 p.m. Dance performance by Starz Choice Dance Acamdey

► 5:45 p.m. Elf Dash, 0.9-mile fun run! Registration is still open, for more information check out My Favorite Race Events, LLC

► 6:10 p.m. South County Food Pantry Coalition Food Drive

► 6:15 p.m. National Anthem by Venice High School Chorus

► 6:30 p.m. Parade starts! Santa will make two visits during the parade, so stick around

Early Chair Set-Up may begin after 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27. Any chairs, items, or blankets placed out before then will be removed and discarded as abandoned property.

Where to Watch From: The parade is viewable from the westbound lane of W. Venice Avenue in the 400, 300, and 200 blocks and the east and west sides of Nokomis Avenue from W. Venice Avenue to Turin Street.

Snacks, Drinks & Trinkets: Sponsored by Venice High School booster clubs, your purchase of food, snacks, drinks or trinkets helps support team travel, equipment, uniforms and more.

For all City of Venice Holiday Parade information, including road closures, restrooms, parking, parade route map and more, visit https://www.venicegov.com/…/featu…/venice-holiday-parade