Hey neighbor,

We heard from our friends at Cocoa Beach Kiwanis and are excited to share the winners of the 2025 Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade, Christmas in Toyland! Thank you to all the participants and volunteers who brought the holiday spirit and helped make it such a special day for our community. Drum roll, please. And the winners are:

Best Overall Entry: Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster
Best Theme Entry: The Work Shop
Most Original Entry: Space Coast Slingshots
Best Decorated Entry: Club Zion Community Church
Best Walking Group: Roosevelt Elementary
Best Band Entry: Cocoa Beach High School

A Message from Cocoa Beach Kiwanis: Parade Chairmen Peter Cunningham and Brian Smith, of the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis, extend their heartfelt thanks to the City of Cocoa Beach, our volunteers, sponsors, and all participants who gave their time and effort to make this year’s parade so special. We truly appreciate our community coming together to celebrate the season.

Movies in the Park!

Hosted by the City of Cocoa Beach

Start your engines for our first Movies in the Park of the new year! Join us at Centennial Square for a free outdoor screening of Pixar’s Cars on TONIGHT, January 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Before the movie rolls, enjoy a Car Show starting at 5:30 PM, perfect for car lovers big and small.

Bring your blankets, chairs, and your crew for a cozy night under the stars!

Traffic Note: Minutemen Causeway between Orlando Ave and Brevard Avenue will be closed during the car show. Please plan your arrival and parking accordingly.

Important Announcement: We regret to inform residents that the next Movies in the Park selection may cause excessive singing, dancing, glitter, and happiness.

You’ve been warned…

Let the Games Begin

Gather your friends and family and join us for fun filled nights at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Join us for the first games of 2026!

Show Me the Money!

A bingo like card game you won't be able to get enough of! Buy sleeves, announcer calls the winning cards, and if you win you get to yell "SHOW ME THE MONEY!" for cash prizes!

When: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM

Hot Tip: the kitchen will be open till 7 PM, but the bar stays while you play.

Trivia Night: General Trivia

We're back for January Trivia Night and you KNOW that Team "Knows It All" will be back defending their title as most winning team of the year. Bring your best trivia buddies and see if your team can take the title!

When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM

For more information, or to reserve your spot, email Ed Thinger.

Cocoa Beach Junior Senior High School Theater Presents

Keeping Up in Cocoa Beach

Lane Closure for Sewer Line Repair:

Traffic Advisory

Starting Monday, January 26, crews will be working on South Atlantic Avenue between 1st Street South and Minutemen Causeway to repair sewer lines.

Motorists should use caution while traveling through this area, as lane reductions will be in place during work operations.

Aquatic Center Update

The pool will be closed and under construction starting January 26th. The last day for Lap Swim will be Saturday January 24th. Replacing the current pool liner is our most important update and will help to improve our facility's longevity for years to come. This part of the year is our best option in regards to getting this project finalized.

The estimated time frame that was given for a renovation of this size is 5-6 weeks and we plan to re-open as soon as it's completed. If there are any changes in schedule or construction, we will send out an announcement with all updates for re-opening.

Press Releases – This Week

Cocoa Beach Police, working in collaboration with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and the Cocoa Police Department, recovered a stolen golf cart reported on November 15, 2025. The vehicle was located using GPS tracking and returned to the owner the same day. The joint investigation later resulted in an arrest. To read more on the arrest or the original case visit Press Release on our city website.

Calendar

01/23/26: Movies in the Park & Car Show
01/26/26: Leisure Services Board Meeting
02/02/26: Planning Board Meeting - Cancelled
02/03/26: Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting
02/05/26: City Commission Meeting
02/10/26: Vulnerability Assessment Public Outreach Meeting