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Christmas Lights in Bradenton, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Bradenton this season are Lights in Bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Dec 5 – Jan 2), Tinsel Town Trolley (Dec 8 – Dec 23) and Holiday Splendor at The Ringling (Dec 10 – Dec 17). We've mapped 3 displays in Bradenton and 14 more nearby (5 events, 4 parades, 2 walk-thrus). 9 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Bradenton (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Bradenton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Bradenton?
Popular picks this season include Lights in Bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Dec 5 – Jan 2), Tinsel Town Trolley (Dec 8 – Dec 23), Holiday Splendor at The Ringling (Dec 10 – Dec 17) and Holiday Nights on the Bayfront at The Ringling (Dec 29 – Dec 30). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Bradenton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bradenton?
Free options include Lights in Bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Colonial Gables lights (Bee Ridge Rd and Honore Ave area), The Oakdale Christmas House and Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade. 9 of the 17 displays near Bradenton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bradenton?
Yes. Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival at Freedom Factory ($20 per carload (2024)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Bradenton?
Yes. Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival at Freedom Factory, Holidays at University Town Center and The Oakdale Christmas House. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Bradenton?
The earliest Bradenton-area displays turn on Nov 27, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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