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Christmas Lights in Melbourne, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Melbourne 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 3 displays in Melbourne and 17 more nearby (6 home displays, 5 tree lightings, 5 parades). 10 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Melbourne (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Melbourne: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Melbourne?
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 Downtown Melbourne Tree Lighting and Candlelight Shopping (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Melbourne, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Melbourne?
Free options include Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village, Downtown Melbourne Tree Lighting and Candlelight Shopping, Merry & Bright Tree Lighting at The Avenue Viera and City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade. 10 of the 20 displays near Melbourne are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
The earliest Melbourne-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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