What is the Ozona Holiday Golf Cart Parade on December 14 — and why you’ll want to be part of it
Join the fun in Ozona this holiday season! The Ozona Holiday Golf Cart Parade is a long‑standing community tradition filled with festive lights, decorated golf carts, and small‑town charm. It’s a great way to celebrate the season, support your neighbors, and get into the holiday spirit.
🎉 Event Details for 2025
Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025 — parade runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Location: Downtown Ozona, 310 Orange St, Palm Harbor, FL 34683.
Registration: If you want to participate with a golf cart, the standard registration fee is $20 (paid in advance); carts registered at the event will be $30, but those won’t qualify for the decorating contest.
- Registration Deadline: Online registration is open through Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Check‑in Time for Cart Participants: Arrive around 5:30 PM, at the designated gathering spot near Molly Goodhead’s and The Ozona Pig (per the parade route map) to receive your parade number and lineup assignment.
🎁 What to Expect — Lights, Community & Holiday Vibes
Festively Decorated Golf Carts: Expect dozens of golf carts all lit up and decorated for the season — lights, garlands, holiday themes. It’s a parade uniquely “Ozona style.”
Family‑Friendly Atmosphere: This event has become a beloved tradition over decades, bringing together neighbors, families, and friends for a fun, low‑key evening.
Holiday Cheer & Community Connection: Because Ozona is a “golf cart community” — many residents use or welcome golf carts — this parade reflects the spirit of the area: friendly, close‑knit, and festive.
Decorating Contest: Carts that register ahead can compete for “best decorated” prizes — a fun incentive for participants to go all out with lights and themes.
🗓 Tips for Attending or Participating
If you want to join with a cart: Register online before December 11. Pay $20, print your cart number, and show up by 5:30 PM to line up.
If you’re attending as a spectator: Arrive a little before 6:00 PM downtown to get a good view — stroll along Orange Street and enjoy the decorated carts as they pass.
Bring friends or family: The vibe is festive and community‑oriented — a great outing for anyone who loves holiday lights, neighborhood charm, or just a relaxing evening out.
Capture memories: Holiday parades like this rarely disappoint when it comes to photo opportunities — and many locals look forward to them as part of their yearly traditions.
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