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Christmas Lights in Cocoa Beach, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Cocoa Beach 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 Beach and 17 more nearby (5 parades, 5 tree lightings, 4 home displays). 10 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Parade Β· Cocoa Beach, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

Dec 12 – Dec 12

Cookie Crawl and Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Cocoa Beach, FL Β· See organizer

Opens soon Music

Nov 25 – Nov 25

Near Cocoa Beach (within 25 miles)

Cocoa Village Holiday Bike Parade

Parade Β· Cocoa, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

6.9 miDec 18 – Dec 18

Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village

Event Β· Cocoa, FL Β· Free to attend; some events ticketed

Opens soon Music

6.9 miNov 28 – Dec 23

Merry & Bright Tree Lighting at The Avenue Viera

Tree lighting Β· Melbourne, FL Β· Free (registration required)

Opens soon Music

8.7 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo

Walk-thru Β· Melbourne, FL Β· Ticketed; see zoo site

Opens soon Music

9.0 miNov 20 – Jan 2

Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition

Event Β· Merritt Island, FL Β· $65 plus tax, includes parking

Opens soon Music

14 miDec 19 – Dec 19

Downtown Melbourne Tree Lighting and Candlelight Shopping

Tree lighting Β· Melbourne, FL Β· Free

Opens soon Music

17 miDec 5 – Dec 5

24th Annual Turkey Creek Christmas Boat Parade

Parade Β· Palm Bay, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

20 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Museums of Brevard Holiday Tour of Historic Homes

Event Β· Titusville, FL Β· Ticketed (admits to 3 homes)

Opens soon

21 miDec 4 – Dec 20

Palm Bay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Palm Bay, FL Β· Free (bring a toy for Toys for Tots)

Opens soon Music

23 miDec 4 – Dec 4

City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade

Parade Β· Palm Bay, FL Β· Free

Opens soon Music

24 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Light Up Rockledge

Event Β· Rockledge, FL Β· Free

Music

7.0 mi

Arnold Family Lights

Home display Β· Palm Bay, FL

20 mi

Rise Family Festival of Lights

Home display Β· Palm Bay, FL

22 mi

Restivo Family Lights

Home display Β· Palm Bay, FL Β· Free

22 mi

Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade

Parade Β· Palm Bay, FL

23 mi

Palm Bay Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Palm Bay, FL

23 mi

Wamsley Christmas Radio Light Show

Home display Β· Palm Bay, FL

Music

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Cocoa Beach: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Cocoa Beach?

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, 19 displays are mapped in and around Cocoa Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Cocoa Beach?

Free options include Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village, Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade, City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade and Palm Bay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. 10 of the 19 displays near Cocoa Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Cocoa Beach?

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 Beach?

The earliest Cocoa Beach-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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