Hernando County Issues Permit for High Point Christmas Parade Today
The Hernando County Administrator issued a permit for the High Point Community Property Owners, Inc. Annual Christmas Parade with golf carts scheduled for Dec. 5, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. The county published a formal notice on Nov. 28, 2025 listing potential affected traffic routes, a step meant to inform residents and reduce unexpected disruptions.
The Hernando County Administrator has authorized a permit for the High Point Community Property Owners, Inc. Annual Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for today Dec. 5, 2025 between 5 and 7 p.m. The formal county issued notice, published on Nov. 28, 2025, identifies potential traffic routes that may be affected while the parade runs and fulfills the county requirement to notify the public of permitted events.
High Point residents and motorists should anticipate interruptions along the listed routes during the evening hours and plan travel accordingly. The parade will feature golf carts as part of the procession, a detail noted in the permit notice that carries implications for both safety oversight and traffic management. Property owners and neighborhood visitors may experience limited driveway access or temporary rerouting while parade units clear the streets.
The publication of this notice follows established permitting and public information procedures designed to balance community traditions with public safety and traffic flow. By issuing the permit and posting the notice in advance, county officials provided a formal opportunity for residents to adjust plans and for local services to prepare for the event. The notice serves as the primary official communication about the parade permit and the potential impacts on local roads.
For residents, the event represents a long standing community tradition as well as a practical concern for evening travel. Local civic engagement is reflected in the community driven organization of the parade, while municipal oversight aims to ensure that the event proceeds with minimal disruption. Drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution in the parade area and allow extra travel time this evening.
The county issued notice underscores the role of transparent permitting in local governance. Clear, timely public notices allow residents to make informed decisions about travel and safety during community events, and they provide a public record of municipal approvals and conditions tied to those events.
