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What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Here at Brandon Ford — we love the festive Christmas light displays that you will find throughout the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater area. If you love brilliant, colorful Christmas lights as much as we do, you may want to check out our list of the Best 2024 Christmas Lights Near Tampa, FL created by Brandon Ford. Hop in your 2025 Ford F-150 and join in the holiday fun!
Where To See Christmas Light Displays by Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater
No matter where you live in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater area — you don’t have to look far to see some beautiful Christmas light displays. We have plenty of Christmas spirit here in the Sunshine State and more than enough to go around. A few favorite Christmas light displays include the annual Tampa Festival of Lights, Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa, Holiday Lights in The Gardens, and many more.
Here is a better look at a few local favorites you won’t want to miss this holiday season:
Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village
WHEN: November 28 - December 29
WHERE: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds - 215 Sydney Washer Rd. Dover, FL 33527
The Tampa Bay Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village is a Christmas tradition for many families in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater area. Families will get to see even more lights and light displays this year with a 2-mile immersive drive-thru holiday light show that culminates in Santa’s Village where you can take photos with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick and get some hot cocoa.
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
WHEN: November 29 - January 4
WHERE: Florida Botanical Gardens - 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774
If you thought the Florida Botanical Gardens were beautiful before — wait until you see Holiday Lights in the Gardens. Each year, the gardens are decorated with more than a million LED Christmas lights in brilliant colors with laser light shows and festive holiday displays. This is fun for all ages and adds FREE kids activities in the Majeed Discovery Garden.
ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild
WHEN: November 29 - December 30
WHERE: ZooTampa - 1101 W. Sligh Ave. Tampa, FL 33604
Each year when the holiday season arrives, ZooTampa transforms into a winter wonderland that is complete with animal-themed holiday light displays at every turn. ZooTampa Christmas in the Wild promises to be bigger, better, and brighter than ever before with more lights, more displays, and more fun animal activities.
Symphony in Lights
WHEN: Each Night Through December 31
WHERE: The Shops at Wiregrass - 2811 Paseo Dr. Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Do you have some more Christmas shopping to do this year? The Shops at Wiregrass provide plenty of incredible shops to visit and you will get to enjoy the Symphony in Lights each night. This incredible light show includes twinkling Christmas lights paired with your favorite holiday music and a nightly snowfall that will help you get in the spirit of the season.
Christmas Lane in Plant City
WHEN: November 29 - December 24
WHERE: Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds - 2508 W. Oak Ave. Plant City, FL 33563
If you love Christmas lights, you will want to visit Christmas Lane in Plant City this holiday season. Hosted at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, this annual event features more than 1.5 million Christmas lights and more than 200 decorated Christmas trees. Additional highlights of this holiday attraction include the Christmas Light Maze, photos with Santa Claus, live entertainment, a ferris wheel, a carousel, and much more.
READ MORE: 2024 Christmas Events and Parades Tampa FL
What do you love most about the holiday season? If you love holiday light displays, you will want to check out our list of the Best 2024 Christmas Lights Near Tampa FL at Brandon Ford. Did we miss any of your favorites? Be sure to let us know!
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