arts & entertainment

Saturday Dec 6th, 2026 The Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach club hosted the 40th Annual Vero Beach Christmas parade along Ocean Dr. There were 91 numbered floats with over 100 total which includes the Rotary Wagon, Fire Department, VBHS Marching Band and others. 

The Parade was streamed live via facebook and youtube by a professional crew. Tamara Darress and Goeff Moore were the Program MC’s.

This year the judges included State Representative Robbie Brackett, IRC Commissioner Laura Moss, IRC Sheriff Eric Flowers and IRC Property Appraiser Wesley Davis. They made the tuff decision about who gets the bragging rights. 

Best in Business went to Gator Building Supply

Best in School went to Storm Grove Middle School

Best in Organization went to Called Higher

Best in Design went to Called Higher

Best in Workmanship went to Gator Building Supply

Overall Public Appeal went to Called Higher

For More information contact VB Christmas Parade Chair Kristin Jewell at vbchristmasparade@gmail.com

www.verobeachchristmasparade.orgwww.sunriserotaryverobeach.org