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Christmas Lights in DeLand, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in DeLand this season are Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17), Magic of Lights Daytona (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Candy Cane Lane (Sanford) (Dec 1 – Dec 31). We've mapped 4 displays in DeLand and 17 more nearby (8 parades, 5 events, 3 tree lightings). 11 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near DeLand (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in DeLand: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in DeLand?
Popular picks this season include Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild (Nov 13 – Jan 17), Magic of Lights Daytona (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Candy Cane Lane (Sanford) (Dec 1 – Dec 31) and Magic of Lights. In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around DeLand, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in DeLand?
Free options include Candy Cane Lane (Sanford), Daytona Beach Christmas Parade, Lake Mary Holiday in the Park and Riverfront Esplanade Christmas Lights. 11 of the 21 displays near DeLand are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near DeLand?
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 DeLand?
Yes. Bivona Christmas Light Show and 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 DeLand?
The earliest DeLand-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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