Palm Coast Christmas Lights and Events 2026

Palm Coast's biggest Christmas light display. The Rotary Club of Flagler County has lit up Central Park in Town Center since 2006, and it raises money for local nonprofits. Last season, its 20th, had 57 light displays, a miniature train, Santa's Village, food trucks and "snow nights."

• 2025 hours, as a guide: nightly, Nov. 29 to Dec. 30, 6:30 to 9 pm
• Opening night has gone together with the city's Tree Lighting Ceremony
• 2026 dates: not announced as of Nov. 11. Check the City of Palm Coast's events page or the Rotary Club.

Lit-up boats cruise the Intracoastal Waterway from the Hammock Beach Bridge to Grand Haven, starting at 6 pm. It's free to watch.

Where to watch: last year's good spots were Waterfront Park, St. Joe's Walkway and the Canopy Walk. Parking at Waterfront Park fills up early. In 2025, overflow parking was at the Daytona State College Palm Coast campus, with free shuttles from there and from European Village. Check the city's announcement for 2026 parking.

The City of Palm Coast's evening parade at Central Park in Town Center. Last year it started at 6 pm, with photos with Santa from 4 pm and food trucks into the evening. Check the city's event page for this year's times.

A beach-town parade along A1A near the pier, famous for Santa arriving by parachute. It's usually held in early December. The 2025 parade was canceled on the day because of weather. The 2026 date hadn't been announced as of Nov. 11.

Two of Palm Coast's events land on the same Saturdays as St. Augustine's biggest nights. On Dec. 5, St. Augustine has its Christmas Parade (morning) and Palm Coast has the Boat Parade (evening), so you can do both. On Dec. 12, St. Augustine's Regatta of Lights and Palm Coast's Starlight Parade are both in the evening, so pick one. Our St. Augustine Christmas lights guide has the parking and shuttle details.

• Go on a weeknight to see Fantasy Lights with smaller crowds.
• Arrive early for the parades. Parking near the route fills up early.
• Bring a folding chair and a light jacket. Evenings by the water get breezy.
• Hosting this year? A pressure-washed driveway and fresh lights get the house guest-ready.
• Check the weather. Parades can be canceled for wind and rain, as Flagler Beach's was last year.

From Florida Chores, a local chore service. Checked November 11, 2026. Where the 2026 date hasn't been announced yet, we say so and show last year's date as a guide. We'll update this page as dates are confirmed.