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Christmas Lights in Vero Beach, FL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Vero Beach this season are Jungle Lights: Return of the Wild at McKee Botanical Garden (Nov 29 – Jan 2), Winter Wonderland at the Port St. Lucie Community Center (Nov 27 – Dec 31) and Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens (Dec 4 – Dec 27). We've mapped 2 displays in Vero Beach and 7 more nearby (3 walk-thrus, 3 parades, 1 neighborhood). 8 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Jungle Lights: Return of the Wild at McKee Botanical Garden

Walk-thru · Vero Beach, FL · Regular nights (through Dec 16): adults $30, kids 3-16 $20; Premium nights (Dec 17+): adults $35, kids $20; under 3 free

Opens soon

Nov 29 – Jan 2

Vero Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Parade · Vero Beach, FL · Free

Near Vero Beach (within 25 miles)

Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Walk-thru · Fort Pierce, FL · See website (daytime garden admission is $12 adults)

Opens soon

15 miDec 4 – Dec 27

City of Port St. Lucie Festival of Lights and Parade of Lights

Parade · Port St. Lucie, FL · Free admission and parking

Opens soon

24 miDec 5 – Dec 5

PSLinLights Holiday Photo-Op Displays

Event · Port St. Lucie, FL · Free

Opens soon

24 miNov 27 – Dec 31

PSLinLights Home and Yard Decorating Contest Holiday Lights Map

Neighborhood · Port St. Lucie, FL · Free

Opens soon

24 miNov 25 – Jan 4

Winter Wonderland at the Port St. Lucie Community Center

Walk-thru · Port St. Lucie, FL · Free

Opens soon

24 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Marina Square Palm Tree Lights

Light show · Fort Pierce, FL · Free

11 mi

Fort Pierce Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Fort Pierce, FL · Free

12 mi

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Christmas lights in Vero Beach: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Vero Beach?

Popular picks this season include Jungle Lights: Return of the Wild at McKee Botanical Garden (Nov 29 – Jan 2), Winter Wonderland at the Port St. Lucie Community Center (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens (Dec 4 – Dec 27) and PSLinLights Home and Yard Decorating Contest Holiday Lights Map (Nov 25 – Jan 4). In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around Vero Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Vero Beach?

Free options include Jungle Lights: Return of the Wild at McKee Botanical Garden, Winter Wonderland at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, PSLinLights Home and Yard Decorating Contest Holiday Lights Map and PSLinLights Holiday Photo-Op Displays. 8 of the 9 displays near Vero Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

When do Christmas lights start in Vero Beach?

The earliest Vero Beach-area displays turn on Nov 25, 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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