Holiday crowds expected as Havana transforms downtown for WinterFest

HAVANA, Fla.(WTXL) — Havana is preparing for a major turnout this weekend as WinterFest brings parades, holiday entertainment, and crowds large enough to shut down the town’s entire downtown district.

  • WinterFest 2025 begins at 10 a.m. and will wrap at 4 p.m.
  • Local businesses say they are gearing up for high customer traffic throughout the festival.
  • WinterFest features a Christmas parade, a lawn mower and golf cart parade, kids’ activities, vendors, and live performances.
  • Watch the video below for a full breakdown of street closures and event details.

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Havana is just a day away from shutting down its entire downtown for one of its biggest holiday celebrations of the year.

Winterfest will feature a Christmas parade, petting zoo, kids zone, live entertainment and dozens of vendors selling holiday gifts and food…

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