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Christmas Lights in Gainesville, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Gainesville this season are Holiday Lights Celebration at City Hall Plaza (Dec 5 – Dec 5), A Very GNV Holiday Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Gainesville Holiday Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 4 displays in Gainesville and 3 more nearby (4 parades, 2 events, 1 tree lighting). 5 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Gainesville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Gainesville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Gainesville?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights Celebration at City Hall Plaza (Dec 5 – Dec 5), A Very GNV Holiday Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Gainesville Holiday Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Christmas on Green Street (Dec 6 – Dec 6). In all, 7 displays are mapped in and around Gainesville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Gainesville?
Free options include Holiday Lights Celebration at City Hall Plaza, A Very GNV Holiday Parade, Gainesville Holiday Parade and High Springs Christmas Parade. 5 of the 7 displays near Gainesville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
When do Christmas lights start in Gainesville?
The earliest Gainesville-area displays turn on Dec 5, 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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