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South Sarasota County

Events in Osprey and Venice

What's happening in Osprey and Venice?

5 events on the calendar, including Venice Holiday Parade, North Port Poinsettia Parade & Festival and Venice Christmas Boat Parade.

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November 2026

Grilled Cheese Festival

Food trucks and craft beer at the Braves' spring training park.

Sat, Nov 21. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · CoolToday Park, Venice Sarasota Co.

Venice Holiday Parade

50th annual parade with the theme "Golden Traditions."

Sat, Nov 28. 6:30 p.m. · Historic Downtown Venice, Venice Sarasota Co.

December 2026

North Port Poinsettia Parade & Festival

North Port's holiday festival, with a parade on Sumter Boulevard at 5 p.m. and a tree lighting after it.

Sat, Dec 5. 3–7 p.m., parade 5 p.m. · City Center Front Green, North Port Sarasota Co.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade

Lighted boats cruise south from Nokomis to Venice. Free viewing from the jetties, downtown and the waterfront.

Sat, Dec 5. 6–9 p.m. · Intracoastal Waterway, Albee Road Bridge to Circus Bridge, Venice Sarasota Co.

Jingle Jam

A free holiday evening at the Braves' spring training park, with a golf cart Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. and a Jesse Daniels Band concert at 7.

Sat, Dec 12. From 4 p.m., parade 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m. · CoolToday Park, Venice Sarasota Co.

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Dates come from organizers' calendars. Plans change, so confirm before you go. Every event in the three counties.