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Christmas Lights in St. Petersburg, FL
The top places to see Christmas lights in St. Petersburg this season are Holiday Lights in the Gardens (Florida Botanical Gardens) (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides in Largo Central Park (Nov 26 – Dec 27) and Celebration of Lights at The Concourse (Nov 27 – Dec 27). We've mapped 2 displays in St. Petersburg and 24 more nearby (9 events, 6 parades, 4 tree lightings). 18 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near St. Petersburg (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in St. Petersburg: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in St. Petersburg?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights in the Gardens (Florida Botanical Gardens) (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides in Largo Central Park (Nov 26 – Dec 27), Celebration of Lights at The Concourse (Nov 27 – Dec 27) and St. Petersburg Waterfront Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 1). In all, 26 displays are mapped in and around St. Petersburg, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in St. Petersburg?
Free options include Holiday Lights and Carnival Rides in Largo Central Park, St. Petersburg Waterfront Lights, Holiday Lights and Rides at Largo Central Park and Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular. 18 of the 26 displays near St. Petersburg are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near St. Petersburg?
Yes. Celebration of Lights at The Concourse (Ticketed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in St. Petersburg?
Yes. Busch Gardens Christmas Town, Santa Fest and Tree Lighting and The Oakdale Christmas House. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in St. Petersburg?
The earliest St. Petersburg-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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