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Christmas Lights in Merritt Island, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Merritt Island this season are Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition (Dec 19 – Dec 19) and Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village (Nov 28 – Dec 23). We've mapped 1 display in Merritt Island and 8 more nearby (4 events, 2 tree lightings, 2 parades). 5 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Merritt Island (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Merritt Island: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Merritt Island?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition (Dec 19 – Dec 19), Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village (Nov 28 – Dec 23) and Museums of Brevard Holiday Tour of Historic Homes (Dec 4 – Dec 20). In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around Merritt Island, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Merritt Island?
Free options include Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village, Merry & Bright Tree Lighting at The Avenue Viera, Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Cocoa Village Holiday Bike Parade. 5 of the 9 displays near Merritt Island are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Merritt Island?
Yes. Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo, Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition and Hot Cocoa Holidays in Cocoa Village. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Merritt Island?
The earliest Merritt Island-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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