Santa Claus is coming to Belleview, and this year, he’s bringing a little extra red, white and blue.
The 2026 Belleview Christmas Parade will roll through town Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m., celebrating the holiday season with a patriotic twist. This year’s theme, “A Red, White, and Blue Christmas,” honors America’s 250th birthday, combining Christmas cheer with a celebration of the nation’s history. Sue Mosley is coordinating the festivities, continuing the community tradition that draws spectators from throughout Marion County.
There will also be a little more hustle before the holiday bustle. The inaugural TLC Jingle Jog 5K will kick off 30 minutes before the parade, taking runners along Abshier Boulevard and through neighborhoods near SE 110th Street Road before finishing at the Lake Lillian pavilion. Proceeds from the event will benefit Transitions Life Center.
Leading this year’s parade as grand marshal will be Yolanda East, founder and executive director of Shepherd’s Lighthouse, who was selected in recognition of her many years of service to the Belleview community. A Belleview resident since 1988, East has spent 25 years helping individuals and families in need through Shepherd’s Lighthouse.
All parade participants are required to attend one of the mandatory packet pickup meetings scheduled for November 17, 18 or 21.
