Thanksgiving

Hey neighbor,

We hope you remembered to start thawing that turkey, no judgment if it’s still a little frosty! As we head into the holiday week, things are buzzing here in Cocoa Beach. Our community knows how to celebrate, and it looks like everyone’s gearing up to eat, drink, and cranberry their way into the long weekend. Let’s dive into what’s happening around town!
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City Hall Thanksgiving Hours

First things first, City of Cocoa Beach administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.

Offices will reopen, Tuesday, December 1 at 8:30 AM. 

Busy Holiday Weekend in Cocoa Beach!

We have a full weekend of events happening around the City, starting on Wednesday evening! Please plan ahead for road closures and increased traffic in the downtown area.

  • Wednesday November 26th, 2025,  Cookie Crawl & Tree Lighting - Downtown, sign up at Juice n Java. https://cocoabeachmainstreet.org/ 
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Turkey Trot 5K
    The annual 5K Turkey Trot will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Brevard Avenue will be closed from Minutemen Causeway to First Street during the event.   https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/CocoaBeach/CocoaBeachTurkeyTrot5k
  • Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Cocoa Beach Art Show
    Expect heavy traffic and road closures along Minutemen Causeway and Brevard Avenue throughout the weekend. Please use caution when traveling in the area. https://www.cocoabeachartshow.org/
  • Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30, 2025 – CBFD Annual Chili Fest
    Stop by to enjoy CBFD’s classic chili. You won’t want to miss it! 
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Waste Management Holiday Schedule

There will be no solid waste, recycling, or yard waste collection on Thursday, November 27, 2025, as Brevard County landfills and facilities will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Please share this information with your neighbors if they do not receive our CBNNs.

  • Thursday residential garbage will be collected on Monday, December 1, 2025.
  • Thursday residential recycling and yard waste will be collected on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

For additional information regarding holiday schedules in our area, please visit www.WMFloridaHoliday.com
Permit

It's that time of year again! 

2026 Parking Passes

Mark your calendars — Parking Stickers go on sale December 1, 2025 on Opengov at 7:00 AM!

Permit Prices:

  • $20 – Cocoa Beach Residents (within city limits)
  • $75 – Non-Residents
  • $30 – Cocoa Beach Businesses

Getting your sticker is super easy:

How to Apply:

  1. Sign up or log in on OpenGov.
  2. Select “Parking Permits” and breeze through the application and payment.

Heads up: A $3 shipping & handling fee will be added at checkout.

Want all the details? Visit: www.CityofCocoaBeach.com/ParkingPermits

Pardon Our Dust! A Quick Community Update

Just a quick heads-up that the Recreation Center at 321 Ramp Rd. will be closed December 1–5 while we give the floors a fresh new look.

We also wanted to share a bit about what’s happening in our parks:

  • Bicentennial Park – construction is still underway
  • Ramp Road Park – still in progress
  • McNabb Park (Dempsey Rd.) – currently closed for construction

We know it can be hard to wait, but these improvements will make our parks even better! In the meantime, please stay clear of fenced-off areas and construction materials, they’re not safe to climb on.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we have more news!

Keeping Up in Cocoa Beach

November

  • November 26 - CBMS Cookie Crawl & Tree Lighting
  • November 27 - Thanksgiving
  • November 27 - Turkey Trot 5k
  • November 27 & 28 - City Hall Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
  • November 28 - 30 - Cocoa Beach Art Show Events

December

  • December 4 - City Commission Meeting
  • December 6 - Breakfast with Santa
  • December 6 - CBMS Winterfest
  • December 12 - Movies in the Park! Hosted by the City of Cocoa Beach 
  • December 13 - Christmas Parade - Downtown Cocoa Beach
  • December 13 - Cocoa Beach Boat Parade - Rotary Club
  • December 18 - City Commission Meeting Cancelled
  • December 24 - Christmas Eve
  • December 24 - Surfing Santas
  • December 24 - CBMS Surfin Mingle
  • December 25 - Christmas Day
  • December 24 & 25 - City Hall Closed
  • December 31 - New Years Eve (City Hall Offices Closed)
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