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Christmas Lights in Ocala, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Ocala this season are Christmas with the Clydesdales (Nov 12 – Jan 7), Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center (Nov 27 – Dec 23) and Light Up Ocala (Nov 21 – Nov 21). We've mapped 5 displays in Ocala and 3 more nearby (4 parades, 2 events, 2 light shows). 8 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Downtown Ocala Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Parade Β· Ocala, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Light Up Ocala

Event Β· Ocala, FL Β· Free

Opens soon Music

Nov 21 – Nov 21

Ocala Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Ocala, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

Dec 12 – Dec 12

Symphony Under the Lights

Event Β· Ocala, FL Β· Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 4 – Dec 4

Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center

Light show Β· Ocala, FL Β· Sun/Wed/Thu $8 advance, $11 day-of; Fri/Sat $14 advance, $16 day-of; age 4 and under free; VIP parking $28

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Dec 23

Near Ocala (within 25 miles)

Christmas with the Clydesdales

Light show Β· Dunnellon, FL Β· $62 general, $129 VIP, infants 2 and under free

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 12 – Jan 7

Belleview Christmas Parade and Light Up Lake Lillian

Parade Β· Belleview, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

10 miDec 5 – Dec 6

Dunnellon Christmas Parade (A Florida Christmas)

Parade Β· Dunnellon, FL Β· Free

Opens soon

20 miDec 5 – Dec 5

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Christmas lights in Ocala: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Ocala?

Popular picks this season include Christmas with the Clydesdales (Nov 12 – Jan 7), Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center (Nov 27 – Dec 23), Light Up Ocala (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Symphony Under the Lights (Dec 4 – Dec 4). In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Ocala, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ocala?

Free options include Christmas with the Clydesdales, Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center, Light Up Ocala and Symphony Under the Lights. 8 of the 8 displays near Ocala are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Ocala?

Yes. Christmas with the Clydesdales, Light Up Ocala and Symphony Under the Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Ocala?

The earliest Ocala-area displays turn on Nov 12, 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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