Fifth Avenue South Christmas Parade lights up downtown Naples on Tuesday

Jonah Hinebaugh, Naples Daily News
Updated ·1 min read

Hundreds of happy people lined Fifth Avenue South as the annual Christmas parade once again filled downtown Naples with music, candy and holiday fun.

Palm trees decorated with Christmas lights illuminated local businesses, as high school bands marched along the parade route. Flanking each side of the street were children waving, smiling and dancing with their families.

And to the delight of all, Santa and his sleigh brought up the rear of the parade. After all, what would be a Christmas parade without Old Saint Nick?

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Santa waves to children during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
Santa waves to children during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
City of Naples Fire Chief Phillip Pennington waves to spectators during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
City of Naples Fire Chief Phillip Pennington waves to spectators during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
Members of the Golden Gate High School band perform during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
Members of the Golden Gate High School band perform during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
People watch as floats come into view during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
People watch as floats come into view during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
Naples BMX members pop wheelies during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.
Naples BMX members pop wheelies during the Fifth Avenue South Christmas parade in Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

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