At Christmastime, New Smyrna Beach, Florida Has One Of Most Enchanting Main Streets In The Country
By Marisa Roman|Updated on November 10, 2023(Originally published November 17, 2019)
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
When the holidays roll around, people flock from all over the country to check out some of the Christmastime magic in Florida. There are plenty of towns in Florida that go all out with holiday decorations, especially those coastal towns where you would least expect it. If you’re looking for an enchanting and festive main street experience in Florida, then head on over to New Smyrna Beach for Christmas on Canal. We have to say the festive fun, the decorations, and the genuine spirit of the holidays make this one of the best Christmas towns in Florida to visit this year.
New Smyrna Beach is well-known as one of the most beautiful laid-back beach towns in Florida. Miles of pristine white sand beaches, a thriving artistic community, and incredible views all make this a year-round destination for many visiting Florida.
Forget the dream of a white Christmas and warm up to the idea of a white sand Christmas! The holidays spent in this coastal town will lift your spirits in a way that only the Sunshine State can.
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The Christmas on Canal Street is a season-long experience where their main street turns into a holiday hub from November through December.
This annual celebration brings people together with a wide range of activities that involve parades, live music, activities for kids, and, of course, a good amount of Christmas shopping.
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In the beautiful downtown area, Canal Street Historic District brings together the spirit of the holidays in the best possible way.
The town truly decks the halls because you will find holiday displays everywhere from massive Christmas trees, lit-up palm trees, and sparkling strings of lights adorning the buildings.
Christmas on Canal is a series of events that takes place in downtown New Smyrna Beach, all centered around the brightly lit palm trees and festival holiday spirit.
Residents and visitors gather together for Christmas parades, holiday shopping markets, and even a celebratory boat parade.
The stores, restaurants, and boutique shops get into the spirit, too with extended shop hours, plus over 80 local vendors come together for the Coastal Christmas Market!
The Coastal Christmas Market is a true holiday tradition where you can shop for that perfect one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone to unwrap under the tree this year. The event is a one-day-only shopping experience you won't want to miss.
A few other holiday events worth mentioning as part of the series include Spark The Spirit, a tree lighting ceremony when all of the festivities officially kick off. The Coastal Christmas Market takes place right after, where vendors gather together to sell unique handcrafted goods.
Other events include the New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade, which kicks off in early December. You will want to bring the kids out to this yearly celebration featuring a variety of Christmas floats. It wouldn't be a Florida Christmas without an exciting holiday boat parade, too! We recommend you catch both if you can because they are usually scheduled a week apart from each other.
But even just wandering up and down Canal Street, shopping for local, handcrafted goods, is well worth the visit.
Do you agree that this is one of the best Christmas towns in Florida? Have you ever been to New Smyrna Beach for the holidays before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Otherwise, for more information about Christmas on Canal, visit the New Smyrna Beach website.
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