VENICE – The theme for the city of Venice’s 2025 Holiday Parade in November will be “All Aboard the Centennial.”
This year’s parade, scheduled for Nov. 29, will kick off the city’s 18-month Centennial Celebration on Nov. 29.
The theme pays homage to all of those who took the train to Venice – from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, who founded the city, to Kentucky Military Institute cadets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – as well as dignitaries, farmers, and vacationers.
The theme for the 2025 Holiday Parade in Venice is “All Aboard the Centennial,” as the city starts an 18-month-long centennial celebration on Nov. 29, 2025.
Parade floats should expand on that theme.
Those interested in participating with a float should visit https://arcg.is/05q0HO or use the related QR code. The application deadline is Nov. 1.
This QR code leads to an application to participate in the 2025 Holiday Parade in Venice. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 1.
The Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club, which is also celebrating a centennial, will serve as the parade’s grand marshal.
Dedicated to preserving the past, enjoying the present and planning for the future, the Woman’s Club carries on the legacy of its founders by donating thousands of dollars each year to local charities and nonprofit organizations, by awarding scholarships to Venice High School students and participating in community events.
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Learn more about the Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club at https://www.venice-nokomiswomansclub.org/.
Support for the Venice Holiday Parade comes from Bob and Sue Hebert, Venice MainStreet Inc., the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Daisy Does It Festivals & Events, and WC Sounds, with the Elf Dash hosted by My Favorite Race Events.
The theme for the 2025 Venice Holiday Parade is “All Aboard the Centennial,” scheduled for Nov. 29. Pictured here, Old Betsy, the city’s 1926 American LaFrance Fire Engine participates in the 2024 Holiday Parade.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For Venice Holiday Parade information visit https://www.venicegov.com/things-to-do/featured-events-attractions/venice-holiday-parade and for more information about the Venice Centennial visit https://www.venicegov.com/things-to-do/events/centennial-celebration.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Parade for Venice centennial kickoff honors role of railroad in city