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Christmas Lights in Miramar Beach, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Miramar Beach this season are Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort (Dec 5 – Dec 31), 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf and Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons (Nov 20 – Nov 20). We've mapped 1 display in Miramar Beach and 13 more nearby (6 parades, 3 light shows, 2 neighborhoods). 11 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf

Light show · Miramar Beach, FL · Free

Music

Near Miramar Beach (within 25 miles)

Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons

Tree lighting · Destin, FL · Free

Opens soon

4.8 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Mistletoe Market and Destin Boat Parade at HarborWalk Village

Parade · Destin, FL · See website

Opens soon

10 miDec 12 – Dec 13

Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade

Parade · Fort Walton Beach, FL · Free to watch

Opens soon

14 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort

Event · Fort Walton Beach, FL · See website

Opens soon

14 miDec 5 – Dec 31

Downtown Holiday Market & Light Up the Night Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Fort Walton Beach, FL · Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Destin Christmas Parade

Parade · Destin, FL · Free to watch

4.0 mi

Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow

Light show · Niceville, FL · See website

Music

8.1 mi

Candy Cane Lane

Neighborhood · Destin, FL · Free

8.8 mi

Bluewater Bay Marina Christmas Boat Parade

Parade · Niceville, FL · Free to watch

9.1 mi

Geek Lights on the Corner

Light show · Niceville, FL · Free

Music

13 mi

Niceville-Valparaiso Christmas Parade

Parade · Niceville, FL · Free to watch

13 mi

Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Christmas Boat Parade

Parade · Niceville, FL · Free to watch

13 mi

Northgate Estates Luminaries

Neighborhood · Fort Walton Beach, FL · Free

17 mi

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Christmas lights in Miramar Beach: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Miramar Beach?

Popular picks this season include Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort (Dec 5 – Dec 31), 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf, Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons (Nov 20 – Nov 20) and Mistletoe Market and Destin Boat Parade at HarborWalk Village (Dec 12 – Dec 13). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Miramar Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Miramar Beach?

Free options include 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf, Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at Destin Commons, Downtown Holiday Market & Light Up the Night Tree Lighting and Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade. 11 of the 14 displays near Miramar Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Miramar Beach?

Yes. 12 Nights of Lights at Baytowne Wharf, Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow (tune to 101.3 FM) and Geek Lights on the Corner. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Miramar Beach?

The earliest Miramar 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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