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Top Places to See Holiday Lights
Every year Jacksonville lights up during the holiday season.
The holidays are coming and family-friendly, fun events fill the calendar this season in Jacksonville.
Experience holiday extravaganzas, dazzling boat parades, extraordinary light displays and much more. Find out why everyone wants to spend their “Winter On The Water” in Jacksonville with these events that will surely get you in the holiday spirit!
November 27, 2024-January 1, 2025 at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach
More than 40 American Red Cross lifeguard chairs will be decorated in coastal-themed designs and lights for Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach. Kickoff is November 27 and the nightly display continues through New Year's Day from 5 pm- 1 am daily. This event is free and open to the public. It is handicap accessible and dog-friendly as well.
November 29-December 1
Get started on your holiday shopping at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center at the annual Christmas Made in the South event.
November 30
The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024 on the St. Johns River at 6:00 pm. Vessels of all shapes and sizes adorn their hulls with festive decorations as they float along the north and south banks of the St. Johns River.
December 7-28
Come view this extravagant gingerbread display and holiday gift shop at Old St. Andrew’s Church in Downtown Jacksonville.
January 2
This annual football game is played at the EverBank Stadium in Downtown attracting thousands of visitors from out of town. Come experience the excitement as the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl treats thousands of fans to one of the most exciting bowl games in college football.
December 31
The City of Jacksonville invites you to say goodbye to 2023 and welcome in the New Year at the annual New Year's Eve Fireworks. The waterfront and skyline will serve as a backdrop for this amazing display over the St. Johns River. Fireworks will begin at exactly midnight.
2024 dates to be announced
One of the best lights displays in North Florida with the entire neighborhood decorated in lights. You can drive through the Christmas lights display on Sunday thru Thursday 6 to 10 pm and Friday & Saturday 6 to 11 pm.
2024 dates to be announced
Load up the family and tune your car radio to our special radio station. Listen to your favorite holiday tunes as you drive through a Million lights that dance, twinkle, and sparkle to the music. The drive thru spectacular features two mega trees, a 300 ft tunnel of lights, custom Christmas scenes and much more.
2024 dates to be announced
Now in its 40th year, Luminaria is one of the premier holiday events in the Riverside Avondale communities. Since 1984, friends and neighbors have come together to light up the sidewalks as a way to socialize and commemorate the season.
November 29 - December 1- 35th Annual Christmas Made in the South
December 28- Kwanzaa Celebration
November 11- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
November 17- Cirque Dreams Holidaze
November 26- The Illusionists-Magic of the Holidays
December 2- An Evening with Chevy Chase followed by a screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
December 3- Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2024
December 13-14- The 33rd Annual Community Nutcracker
December 13-15- First Coast Nutcracker
December 17- Mindi Abair's I Can't Wait For Christmas
December 20- Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland
December 22- Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
December 26- NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
December 27- Jen Kramer’s Magical Holiday Show
Top Places to See Holiday Lights
Every year Jacksonville lights up during the holiday season.
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