Tallahassee’s Winter Festival has been canceled today due to continuing rain. The city announced the decision Saturday.
The cancellation affects all scheduled Winter Festival events, including the Jingle Bell Run, Nighttime Holiday Parade, lighting ceremony and live entertainment.
However, weather permitting, Candy Cane Lane will still open in McCarty Park from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 8-11, 6-11 p.m. Dec. 12-13, and 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 14. McCarty Park is located within the Chain of Parks along Park Avenue downtown.
Alternative Holiday Events Continue
Despite the Winter Festival cancellation, the City of Tallahassee has planned numerous free festive events throughout December. The spectacular light display in Dorothy B. Oven Park remains open and shining bright each night through Jan. 1.
Santa Calling – Dec. 11
The city will add extra holiday magic by arranging calls from Santa for children on Thursday, Dec. 11. Registration is open through Tuesday, Dec. 8, on Talgov.com.
Holiday Stroll Through Cascades Park – Dec. 13
On Saturday, Dec. 13, families can sing and dance to holiday melodies at Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St., from 6-7:30 p.m. during the annual Holiday Stroll…