Tree Lighting Ceremony Returns to Central Park this Saturday, November 29

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The 14th Annual City of Palm Coast Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to return to Central Park in Town Center this Saturday, November 29, at 6 p.m. to officially usher in the holiday season.

This beloved community tradition will feature a visit from Santa Claus, appearances by members of Palm Coast City Council, and the Rotary Club of Flagler County’s launch of the 20th Anniversary Fantasy Lights display—a dazzling showcase of lights and holiday scenes throughout the park.

The 14th Annual City of Palm Coast Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to return to Central Park in Town Center this Saturday, November 29, at 6 p.m. to officially usher in the holiday season.

This beloved community tradition will feature a visit from Santa Claus, appearances by members of the Palm Coast City Council, and the Rotary Club of Flagler County’s launch of the 20th Anniversary Fantasy Lights display—a dazzling showcase of lights and holiday scenes throughout the park.

Families can enjoy an evening filled with food trucks, photos with Santa, kids’ crafts, and Santa’s Village, complete with hot cocoa and marshmallow toasting.

Food Trucks that will be on-site for the evening are as follows:

  • Cool Beans Barbeque
  • Crazy Good Eats
  • The Happy Lemon Co.
  • DJ Concessions
  • Dex N Angie
  • Sweet Treat Creations
  • Southern Sips
  • TABS
  • SoulKitchen
  • Wandering Hoagie
  • Taco Land
  • Wasabi
  • Wicked Good Mini Donuts
  • Chicken Slayer
  • Mango Mike
  • Sweet Melissa's
  • Kona Ice
  • Down Home Goodies

The celebration continues all season long with additional holiday events, including the Starlight Parade in Town Center on December 6 and the Holiday Boat Parade along the Intracoastal Waterway on December 13. 

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The Rotary Club of Flagler County’s Fantasy Lights display will illuminate Central Park nightly from November 29 through December 30, from 6:30–9 p.m. The display features dozens of lighted exhibits, live music, and themed nights. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated to support the Rotary’s community service programs. For the full schedule, visit www.flaglerrotary.org

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