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Christmas Lights in Palm Bay, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Palm Bay this season are Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 2), City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Palm Bay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dec 4 – Dec 4). We've mapped 11 displays in Palm Bay and 6 more nearby (6 home displays, 5 tree lightings, 4 parades). 8 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Palm Bay (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Palm Bay: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Palm Bay?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo (Nov 20 – Jan 2), City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5), Palm Bay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and 24th Annual Turkey Creek Christmas Boat Parade (Dec 12 – Dec 12). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Palm Bay, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Palm Bay?
Free options include City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade, Palm Bay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, 24th Annual Turkey Creek Christmas Boat Parade and Downtown Melbourne Tree Lighting and Candlelight Shopping. 8 of the 17 displays near Palm Bay are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Palm Bay?
Yes. Holiday Lights at Brevard Zoo, City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade and Palm Bay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Palm Bay?
The earliest Palm Bay-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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