If you are looking for the best holiday tree lightings in Tampa Bay, this guide is here for you! With all the best tree lighting events in Tampa all the way to annual tree lightings in St. Pete, this list has all the best places to bring your kids this Christmas and holiday season.
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Tampa Tree Lighting Events
Ybor City Tree Lighting Ceremony
at Centro Ybor
Kick off your holiday celebrations with the Tree Lighting in Ybor City! One of Tampa's favorite holiday events is the gathering of the community for the annual Christmas tree lighting.


Lights of Love 2021 - Christmas Lighting in Plant City Florida
at McCall Park
The 23rd annual tree lighting ceremony at downtown McCall Park in Plant City marks the start of the holiday season.
Downtown Tampa's Tree Lighting Ceremony at Curtis Hixon
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
We and the Friends of Tampa Recreation want everyone to stay safe this holiday season, so this year's event will be staged for WFLA News Channel 8 to broadcast during its 7 pm newscast for all to enjoy from home.




Egypt Shrine Center FEZTIVAL OF TREES
at Egypt Shrine Center
The festival of trees is a family event that is put on by Egypt Shriners with help from local sponsors that showcase decorated “themed” Christmas trees that are raffled off at the end of the event. The tree, decorations, and any goodies under or around it
Night of Lights
at One More Child
One More Child invites you to another tree-mendous Christmas light drive-thru experience! Families will caravan through One More Child's property loop to see decorated cottage homes, Santa on his sleigh and a live nativity scene!
Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade 2021
at Downtown Tampa
Get ready to celebrate at the Annual Downtown Tampa Christmas Parade on December 4th with all of the family! See Santa in Tampa at one of the best Christmas parades ever with a festival for kids after the parade and the annual Tree Lighting in Tampa.



Holiday Tree Lightings in St. Pete and Clearwater
Tree Lighting at North Straub Park
at North Straub Park
Join us for an evening in North Straub Park for Tree Lighting!
Holiday Lights & Rides in the Park
at Largo Central Park
Celebrate the holiday season at this family-friendly annual tradition with carousel and Ferris wheel rides in a magical setting featuring spectacular light displays and over 2 million twinkling LED lights.


Christmas Tree Lighting
at Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Enjoy Christmas Tree Lighting at Sponge Docks on December 4 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EST


Holiday Tree Lighting and Stroll Around the World
at Largo Central Park
The tree lighting is at 6pm. Santa will be on-site from 7-8:30 pm.
Downtown Palm Harbor Tree Lighting
at 1190 Georgia Ave
Join us at Harbor Hall for the 4th Annual Downtown Tree Lighting as we light up Downtown Palm Harbor and the holidays!