15th Annual Palm Coast Tree Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off Holiday Season November 28

15th Annual Palm Coast Tree Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off Holiday Season November 28

Monday, November 09, 2026

The City of Palm Coast will kick off the holiday season with the 15th Annual Palm Coast Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 28, at 6 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center.

The City of Palm Coast will kick off the holiday season with the 15th Annual Palm Coast Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 28, at 6 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center.

Beginning at 6 p.m., Central Park will transform into a holiday celebration featuring festive lights, family activities, music, food, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who will arrive aboard a Palm Coast Fire Engine.

The evening will feature the Palm Coast City Council, along with a variety of activities for families to enjoy. Guests can visit Santa’s Village, take photos with Santa, write and send letters to Santa, and participate in kids’ crafts. Food trucks will also be available throughout the event.

The ceremony will kick off the Rotary Club of Flagler County’s 21st Anniversary Fantasy Lights Festival at Central Park. The annual attraction features dozens of illuminated holiday exhibits and music, creating a festive experience for visitors throughout the holiday season.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Central Park, located at 975 Central Avenue in Town Center.

The City of Palm Coast invites the community to make plans to celebrate the start of the holiday season at Central Park and experience the first night of this year’s Fantasy Lights Festival. Admission is free for the light festival, and donations are appreciated to support the Rotary’s community service programs. For full festival details and schedule, visit www.flaglerrotary.org.

Other holiday events include the Holiday Boat Parade, which takes place on December 6, along the Intracoastal Waterways, with a viewing event at Waterfront Park, and the Starlight Parade on December 12 in Palm Coast Town Center. Free registration is still open for both parades. Businesses and organizations wishing to join the fun can find more information about each parade at palmcoast.gov/events. 

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Terrence Muir

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