Cocoa Village Halloween Golf Cart Parade
Spectators can line the streets to watch creatively decorated golf carts and costumed participants cruise through Cocoa Village. Participating carts complete two laps along the parade route while competing in a decoration contest evaluated at a live judging stand. Visitors can enjoy watching from anywhere in the village or register their own cart to join the procession.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free to watch; golf cart registration is free.
Hours
7:00pm start; participants may arrive for setup and staging as early as 5:00pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Cocoa Village
Parking
Participant parking and staging are in the grass lot at the southwest corner of Florida Avenue and Rosa L. Jones Drive. Because of street closures, enter by taking US.1 and turning east onto Rosa L. Jones Drive. Vehicles and trailers may remain during the event but may not be left overnight.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Bring canned food donations to the golf cart check-in to support the City of Cocoa's food drive.
- If you want to distribute candy, a passenger must get out and walk alongside the cart, as throwing candy from moving carts is strictly prohibited.
- Parade participants can arrive early at the staging lot by entering from US-1 onto Rosa L. Jones Drive.
Links & Contact
Run by Historic Cocoa Village Main Street
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can participants throw candy to parade spectators?
No. Throwing candy or items is prohibited for safety reasons, but a passenger may walk alongside the cart to hand candy directly to attendees.
What kinds of vehicles are permitted in the parade?
Only golf-style carts are allowed. Side-by-sides, ATVs, construction-type carts, and large lifted vehicles are prohibited.
Are cart drivers required to have a driver's license?
Yes. Cart drivers must be at least 16 years of age and carry a valid driver's license while operating the cart. Learner's permits are not accepted.
Is there a contest for the decorated carts?
Yes. A judge's stand reviews the carts during the parade, and awards are presented at the end of the event.
Can carts have generators for decorations or sound?
No. Generators are prohibited due to the noise and fumes they cause for other participants.
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