These 7 Drive-Thru Christmas Displays In Florida Are Pure Magic
One of the most enjoyable family holiday traditions involves everyone piling into a car and driving around in search of the town’s best Christmas lights. The best part of it all is that Florida is filled with incredible light displays no matter where you are in the state. In fact, some of the best holiday lights might be right in your own backyard! Check out some of the best Christmas displays in Florida in one solid list:
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The Holiday Fantasy of Lights features three miles of huge animated holiday displays and gorgeous illuminated trees. More than 30,000 cars are expected to drive through this popular display in Tradewinds Park. The event is open nightly through the holidays and can be located at 3600 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.
The Space Coast Lightfest is a holiday light spectacular with three million lights that takes place nightly from November through January. It's a drive-through experience but you can walk through the lights on certain nights in December and enjoy entertainment, food, and fun.
3. Festival of Lights, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096, USA
Visitors to this event can choose between a bigger event that includes caroling and marshmallow roasting or a quick drive-through experience, depending on which night they choose to visit. The event runs throughout the month of December at 11016 Lillian Sanders Dr, White Springs, FL 32096.
4 . The Wonderland Of Lights - Auburndale
International Market World Flea and Farmers Market, 1052 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
In Auburndale, Florida runs from the end of November through the beginning of January. With a new venue this year, guests will be able to enjoy a mile of holiday lights, plus tons more entertainment and food. This holiday event takes place at The International Market World, 1052 US-92 in Auburndale.
5. Magic of Lights, Daytona
East International Speedway Boulevard, E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
The Daytona International Speedway transforms into a winter wonderland every year with one and a half miles of innovative light displays. The event takes place from dusk until 10:00 p.m. from November through the holidays. The Magic of Lights entrance is located at 441 Midway Ave. Get ready to enter on the racetrack with this one!
6. Sowell's North Pole Christmas Light Display, Milton
This local family-owned event runs every evening from now through the 28th of December, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event features half a million twinkling lights, and visitors can ride a miniature train through the lights for a small additional fee. You can find the exact address for this holiday light display at 7650 Sowell Road
Milton, FL 32570.
7. Jax Illuminations, Jacksonville
3800 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Editor's Note: Jax Illuminations is canceled for 2021 and will resume in 2022.
This magical drive is over a mile long and features more than half a million lights synchronized to cheerful holiday music. The event runs from November through December and can be found at 3800 St Johns Bluff Rd. S, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Have you visited these displays before? What are your favorite Christmas displays in Florida? Make sure to share with us in the comments section! We’d love to hear about new and up-and-coming displays that will illuminate the Florida skies.
Address: 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL 32935, USA
Address: International Market World Flea and Farmers Market, 1052 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
Address: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096, USA
Address: 7650 Sowell Rd, Milton, FL 32570, USA
Address: 3800 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Address: 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33066, USA
Address: East International Speedway Boulevard, E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
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Christmas Displays In Florida
October 22, 2021
Marisa Roman
What’s the most beautiful holiday event in Florida?
Ask any Southern Floridian and they’ll tell you that Christmas in Florida isn’t complete until they visit Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Miami. Named one of the biggest and best Christmas displays in the state, Santa’s Enchanted Forest is one of the most beautiful wintertime adventures for the whole family. Come enjoy carnival rides, tons of games, carnival food, and so much more. There is winter decor throughout the park and tons of holiday ambiance, so it’s easy to get into the holiday spirit here. Plus, you may even score a visit from Santa Claus himself!
What will winter be like in Florida this year?
We’re lucky every year to have predictions from the Farmers Almanac that will tell us what to expect for the upcoming winter season. Don’t worry, the predictions this year will not affect any holiday events in Florida. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Floridians can expect a wetter, colder winter than normal. While we won’t really get any snow or any weather like other states up north, it’s still best to keep rain boots and a winter jacket handy this year.
What are the best sled riding hills in Florida?
Unfortunately, winter in Florida doesn’t really yield much in terms of snowfall. However, there is one tubing hill that opened last year that is the perfect winter wonderland. Snowcat Ridge in Tampa is the first snow tubing hill in the state and will bring all of your childhood dreams to come true. Enjoy a 60-foot tall, 400-foot wide snow tubing hill, plus a 10,000-square foot snow play dome. As the very first Florida snow park of its kind, this is not a winter adventure you’ll want to miss.
Address: 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL 32935, USA
Address: International Market World Flea and Farmers Market, 1052 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
Address: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096, USA
Address: 7650 Sowell Rd, Milton, FL 32570, USA
Address: 3800 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Address: 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33066, USA
Address: East International Speedway Boulevard, E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
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