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Christmas Lights in Cocoa, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Cocoa this season are Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village (Nov 28 – Dec 23) and Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition (Dec 19 – Dec 19). We've mapped 2 displays in Cocoa and 14 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 4 events, 3 parades). 9 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Cocoa (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Cocoa: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Cocoa?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village (Nov 28 – Dec 23), Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition (Dec 19 – Dec 19) and Museums of Brevard Holiday Tour of Historic Homes (Dec 4 – Dec 20). In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Cocoa, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Cocoa?
Free options include Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village, Cocoa Village Holiday Bike Parade, Palm Bay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and 24th Annual Turkey Creek Christmas Boat Parade. 9 of the 16 displays near Cocoa are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Cocoa?
Yes. Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo, Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village and Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Cocoa?
The earliest Cocoa-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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