Christmas in Delray Beach, Florida

Christmas in Delray Beach, Florida is a month-long holiday celebration with festivities happening almost every single day and night -- all in celebration of the Christmas Holiday Season, Hanukkah, and the Famous 100-Foot Christmas tree in Delray Beach, Florida!

The Christmas celebrations officially begin with the lighting of the 100-Foot Christmas tree which usually takes place the end of November or the beginning of December -- and has for every single year, ever since 1992.

Soon after the Christmas tree is lit, our downtown comes alive ~ with the MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS in downtown Delray Beach, Florida!  Everything becomes magical! Especially the INSIDE of the Christmas tree!

Photo Credit: Captain Kimo

Holiday Events listed below...

We have a very festive holiday calendar of events for the entire month of December! The celebration and festivities go throughout the entire month of December. Usually ending the end of December or January 1st. That's when the tree is dismantled and everything put away. Until next year! And then we do it all over again! :-) 

Scroll down the page to scroll through all the Christmas Events or click any link below to jump directly to that particular event.

Schedule of Holiday Events
(from the city)

What: Come ride a real old-fashioned holiday carousel. Friendly for all ages!

Location: Outdoors at Old School Square

Cost: $3 per ride or 2 rides for $5 (Prices may change)

More Information: The holiday carousel usually opens after Thanksgiving and runs through the entire month of December.

Grand Chanukah * Menorah Lighting
November 28, 2021 @5:30 PM
Old School Square Pavilion

What: The Grand Chabad Chanuka Festival for a Grand Menorah Lighting!
Latkes, Sufganiyot, Crafts, Music & More!

When: November 28, 2021 @ 5:30 PM for food, crafts, games, music, face painting, balloon artists and more! And 6 PM lighting the Menorah.

Location: Outdoors at Old School Square

More Information: The beginning of Hanukkah begins with the first candle lighting on the Menorah! Everyone is invited to the Menorah Lighting Ceremony in downtown Delray!

Cost: Free to attend

Menorah Lighting at the 100-foot Christmas Tree

The Famous 100-Foot Christmas Tree

What: 100-foot Christmas tree lighting

When: November 30, 2021 @ 6 PM. Santa arrives at 7 PM. Tree lighting after Santa arrives.

Location: Outdoors at Old School Square

Cost: Free to attend

More Information: You can read more about our famous 100-foot Christmas tree here. It is the most beautiful tree in the entire world! The tree lighting is said to attract more than 60,000 spectators! It is THAT famous!

This beautiful drone shot is by Shane Appelbaum

Isn't she beautiful!

Schedule of Holiday Events
(from the city)

Tour the 100-Foot Christmas Tree
Come see the magical winter wonderland inside the tree!

Tour The 100-Foot Christmas Tree!

Take a tour inside the 100-Foot Christmas Tree and see the animated displays representing historic buildings in Delray Beach.

These replicated historic buildings are filled with joyful, animated features like children caroling, penguins hard at work, reindeer and elves preparing for the holidays, and there's even a train display!

  • Usually opens first week of December, closing January 1st.
  • Tour is open 1 PM - 9 PM every day (Note: Tree opens at 1 PM on Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
  • Cost: $1 (suggested) donation upon entering tree
  • Be sure to get your "I toured the famous 100-foot Christmas tree" sticker to proudly wear!
  • Wheelchair-friendly

Purchase Your Tickets
at the Gingerbread Ticket House
(see hours below)

Gingerbread Ticket House Hours
Includes Skating & Carousel Hours

December 1 – 23, 2021:
Monday – Friday: 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 1 PM - 9 PM
Ice Skating Rink: Open 5 PM - 9 PM

December 24 – 25, 2021:
5 PM - 9 PM
Ice Skating Rink: Open 5 PM - 9 PM

December 26, 2021 - January 2, 2022:
1 PM - 9 PM
Ice Skating Rink: Open 5 PM -9 PM

Schedule of Holiday Events
(from the city)

Cason Cottage Christmas Tour

Come Visit Santa at Old School Square
Get Your Santa Photos Here!

Visit Santa and get your photo taken with Santa! Pets are welcomed too!

  • Open through the month of December on specific dates
  • Purchase ticket for Santa photos at the Gingerbread Ticket House
  • Santa's house is accessible! wheelchair-friendly & pet-friendly
  • Santa's house is air-conditioned too!

    Fridays: 5 PM - 9 PM
    Saturdays: 3 PM - 7 PM
    *Saturday December 11th: 3 PM - 6 PM
    Sundays: 1 PM - 5 PM

Thank you to Seacrest Builders for the donation of Santa's new home!
Thank you to Dana Donaty Designs for the lettering on Santa's new home!

Santa Photos with your Pups!

Visit Santa and get your photo taken with Santa! Pets are welcomed too!

  • Open through the month of December on specific dates
  • Purchase ticket for Santa photos at the Gingerbread Ticket House
  • Santa's house is accessible! wheelchair-friendly & pet-friendly
  • Santa's house is air-conditioned too!

    Fridays: 5 PM - 9 PM
    Saturdays: 3 PM - 7 PM
    *Saturday December 11th: 3 PM - 6 PM
    Sundays: 1 PM - 5 PM

Thank you to Seacrest Builders for the donation of Santa's new home!
Thank you to Dana Donaty Designs for the lettering on Santa's new home!

Santa's House!
Where all the magic happens with the Santa Photos!

Schedule of Holiday Events
(from the city)

Free Christmas Movies at the Pavilion

Free Christmas Movies at Old School Square Pavilion! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for free movie nights! at the Old School Square Pavilion.

December 3 at 6:30 PM showing the ELF
December 10, 6:30 PM showing The Santa Clause
December 17, 6:00 PM Cookies, Cocoa and Crafts

Delray Beach Police Department will have their party trailer with free sno-cones and popcorn.

For updated information, changes, more events etc., please view Old School Square event page at this link here.

Ice Skating Rink
Have A Whirl Of A Time!
Ice Skating at Old School Square

Bring the family and have a whirl-of-fun on the ice at the simulated ice skating rink at Old School Square.

  • Usually opens first week of December
  • Hours 5-9 PM
  • Need to purchase tickets for skate session
  • Skaters must wear socks with skate rentals
  • Purchase tickets at the Holiday Gift Shoppe

Schedule of Holiday Events
(from the city)

Holiday Boat Parade
Boynton Beach & Delray Beach Boat Parade
December 10, 2021 l Starts at 6:30 PM in Boynton

What: Boynton Beach & Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade

When: December 11, 2021 @ 6:30 PM

More Information: Christmas Holiday Boat Parade on the Intracoastal. The boats are festively, brightly-lit and decorated for the holiday! At 6:30 PM, the parade will form at the Ocean Avenue Bridge in Lantana (near Old Key Lime House) and travel south to the C-15 Canal in Delray Beach (south of Linton Boulevard).

View Boynton Beach CRA website here for more details.

Viewing Points for the Boat Parade: Harbor Marina, 735 Casa Loma Blvd. in Boynton and the 7 PM watch party at Veterans Park at 802 NE First St., in Delray. Other viewing areas include Intracoastal Park, George Bush Bridge, Mangrove Park, Jaycee Park and Knowles Park.

Cost: Free!

Christmas Holiday Parade
December 11, 2021 -- Starts at 6 PM

The Christmas Holiday Parade in Delray Beach is presented by Delray Beach Parks and Recreation. Mark your calendars for December 11, 2021 at 6 PM to join the FUN!

The parade begins at the Intracoastal (near Venetian Drive) at 6 PM, heads west on Atlantic, over the intracoastal and ends at NW 5th Avenue. You can expect to see more than 70 floats, marching band and walking groups along with Santa in a fire truck -- all on Atlantic Avenue.

Kwanzaa Celebration with
Spady Museum and Kwanzaa 365 Live

What: 10th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at Spady Museum

When: December 26 at 1 PM

Location: This event is hosted outside of the Spady Museum at 170 NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL, 33444.

More Information: Join us as we celebrate the first principle of the Nguzo Sara, Umoja (Unity). We will have gift-making, children's activities, vendors, music, demonstrations, food, and more!

Cost: Free to attend!

2-Hour Holiday Cruises with
Delray Yacht Cruises

Delray Yacht Cruises is offering 2-hour holiday cruises through the month of December. Please visit Delray Yacht Cruises website for detailed information or call them at 561-243-0686.

Cruising the intracoastal is an amazing experience! And it is great to do with large groups of people! And plenty of fresh air and open space on decks.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Yours Truly, Santa!

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