Trade pine trees for palm trees and spend Christmas in Florida.
Here are the top events and things to do this holiday season.
Go to Nights of Lights in St. Augustine.
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St. Augustineis the oldest city in the U.S., founded by Spanish colonists in 1565.
It’s also one of the most festive.
The annual display runs from November 23, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
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Celebrate with Mickey at Walt Disney World.
Check out the holiday festivities at other Florida theme parks.
At either location, be sure to warm up with a hot mug of (non-alcoholic) Butterbeer.
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The event runs from November 15, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
Get a photo op with the famous Lego Christmas tree (pictured above) and meet Lego Santa.
See the Sandi Tree in West Palm Beach.
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The Sandi Tree is the star of the citysHoliday in Paradisecelebrations, which take over the waterfront each December.
Expect fun holiday happenings including smaller Christmas-themed sand sculptures, photo ops, and regional bands.
Stick around after dark, when nightly light displays featuring synchronized music are projected onto the carved sand.
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Still need your tree fix?
Hop over to theChristmas tree lightingon glamorous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach on December 3, 2024.
Take the kids to Central Florida Zoo’s lantern festival.
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Mail your holiday cards from Christmas.
Watch a holiday boat parade.
Many big cities and small towns up and down the coasts of Florida put on holiday boat parades.
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See the Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach.
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This Cocoa Beach tradition is one of the jolliest in Florida.
Its a sight to behold and a perfectly Floridian way to kick off the holiday.
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Celebrate in Victorian style at Dickens on Centre.
Held December 1215, 2024, the event turns the city into a scene from Victorian London.
Check out the Christkindlmarkt in Lake Worth.
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Enjoy Winterfest in Pensacola.
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Pensacola’s annualWinterfesttakes place downtown on select dates between November 6 through Christmas Eve.
Reserve a slot to have your photo taken with Santa or the Grinch.
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Be dazzled by Luminosa Miami.
The family-friendly event (November 14, 2024March 8, 2025) is completely stroller- and wheel-chair accessible.
Weekends see a more grown-up vibe, with occasional acrobatic performances and a cocktail bar.
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Make sand angels.
Trust us, youll feel better.
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