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Christmas Lights in Daytona Beach, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Daytona Beach this season are Magic of Lights Daytona (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Fantasy Lights (Through Dec 30) and Daytona Beach Christmas Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 5 displays in Daytona Beach and 11 more nearby (8 parades, 3 events, 2 drive-thrus). 7 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Daytona Beach Christmas Parade

Parade · Daytona Beach, FL · Free (assumed)

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Magic of Lights Daytona

Drive-thru · Daytona Beach, FL · From $20 per car online ($25 at gate) in November; season pass $89.99

Opens soon

Nov 20 – Jan 2

Halifax River Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade

Parade · Daytona Beach, FL · Free

Magic of Lights

Drive-thru · Daytona Beach, FL

Riverfront Esplanade Christmas Lights

Event · Daytona Beach, FL · Free

Near Daytona Beach (within 25 miles)

Fantasy Lights

Walk-thru · Palm Coast, FL · Free (donations welcome, per 2025 report)

On now

22 miThrough Dec 30

Ormond Beach Home for the Holidays Parade

Parade · Ormond Beach, FL · Free (assumed)

5.8 mi

Port Orange Holiday Parade

Parade · Port Orange, FL · Not listed

7.1 mi

New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade

Parade · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Free (assumed)

14 mi

Spark the Spirit Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Not listed

14 mi

New Smyrna Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Parade · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Not listed

17 mi

DeLand Rotary Christmas Parade

Parade · DeLand, FL · Not listed

20 mi

Light Up DeLand

Tree lighting · DeLand, FL

20 mi

Winter Wonder DeLand

Event · DeLand, FL · Not listed

20 mi
21 mi

Deltona Christmas Parade

Parade · Deltona, FL · Free

Music

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Daytona Beach: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Daytona Beach?

Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights Daytona (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Fantasy Lights (Through Dec 30), Daytona Beach Christmas Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Magic of Lights. In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Daytona Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Daytona Beach?

Free options include Fantasy Lights, Daytona Beach Christmas Parade, Riverfront Esplanade Christmas Lights and Halifax River Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade. 7 of the 16 displays near Daytona Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Daytona Beach?

Yes. Magic of Lights Daytona (From $20 per car online ($25 at gate) in November; season pass $89.99) and Magic of Lights. 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 Daytona Beach?

Yes. Deltona Christmas Parade. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Daytona Beach?

The earliest Daytona 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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