SAVE THE DATE
JTAA Holiday Parade
Save the Date
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2026
Jupiter / Tequesta CHRISTMAS PARADE
Sponsored by the
Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA)
This year marks a truly special milestone — the 50th Annual JTAA Christmas Parade. For five decades, this parade has brought together generations of families, volunteers, schools, organizations, and local businesses to celebrate the spirit of the season and the strength of our community.
By participating in this year’s parade, you’re not just joining a holiday tradition — you’re becoming part of JTAA history.
Registration forms will be sent out within the next month or so. Gather with your friends and colleagues and begin brainstorming about,
50 Years of Christmas Magic:
Honoring our Past
Celebrating our Present
Inspiring our Future
Watch your inbox for additional information.
If it takes a community to put on a community event then we need the community to pass on the word of this parade, so please “Share!” this note with your friends, organization or parents.
Regards,
Michael Cesarano
JTAA Parade Director (561. 373-7414)
PLEASE JOIN US IN THIS ANNUAL TRADITION
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions
Coming Soon!
The parade is on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Parade Staging is in the UF Scripps parking lot located on Scripps Way (120 Scripps Way Jupiter, FL 33458). The parade will step off and go north using the southbound lane of Central Blvd. We will pass Main St and University Blvd; turn onto Frederick Small Rd and conclude at the Skate Park in Abacoa Community Park (ACP). (1501 W. Frederick Small Road Jupiter FL 33458) Our reviewing/judging stand is at the end of the parade route on the north (right) side of Frederick Small Road, just before the entrance to Abacoa Community Park (ACP).
The Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA) is once again sponsoring the 50th annual Christmas Parade, operated by a committee of volunteers. The committee works year round planning and preparing for this even
- From Military Trail, Go west on Frederick Small Rd. to Central Blvd South on the traffic circle. Park on either side of Central Blvd South, and on both sides of Frederick Small Rd from the Skate Park in Abacoa Community Park (ACP) to the traffic circle.
- From Donald Ross Rd., Take Central Blvd North. Go west on Frederick Small Rd. to Central Blvd South on the traffic circle. Park on either side of Central Blvd South, and on both sides of Frederick Small Rd from the Skate Park in Abacoa Community Park (ACP) to the traffic circle.
Free parking is permitted in Abacoa’s two Downtown Abacoa garages, and one Abacoa garage located by the Marriott hotel. There is also parking on Main St. or University Blvd. Do be aware not to park in resident parking spaces as a tow at your expense would not be a great way to wrap up the evening!
Handicap parking is available and clearly marked on Main St. and University Blvd.
Yes, Use the southbound lane of Central Blvd and west of Promenade Way.
At 12:45 PM we will start to shut down the parade route to all traffic.
The judging stand is located on the north (right) side of Frederick Small Rd. just before the entrance to Abacoa Community Park (ACP).
Yes. The parade is open to all people, groups, organizations and businesses in the community. The parade is designed as a community and family event. However, the Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry if it is deemed unsuitable, or in direct competition with the organizing sponsor. As a 501c3, the IRS does not allow us to get involved in anything political either for or against. We have to remain apolitical or else we can lose our charitable designation.
Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association
