About the Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival
The Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival is a drive-thru lighting event in Bradenton, Florida, USA. With over 100,000 lights dancing to cheerful holiday music, the whole drive feels like you’re gliding through a moving Christmas painting. The rhythm of the lights and music fills the air with excitement from the very start.
At the end of the route, the fun continues with even more to explore. You can park and head into the Christmas village, where the celebration continues with even more lights, sounds, and activities. A towering 50-foot Christmas tree welcomes you in, surrounded by rides, games, tasty food, and a chance to meet Santa himself.
Featured Lighting Displays:
- Tunnel of Lights – This glowing tunnel wraps around your car in a swirl of color and motion. The synchronized lights and music in this tunnel create a cozy, magical drive-through moment you won’t want to miss.
- Light Sculptures – Brightly lit figures of reindeer, snowmen, candy canes, and holiday scenes line the path. These glowing characters bring charm and playfulness to every corner of the route.
- Illuminated Cars Display – Decked out in colorful lights, these cars turn into holiday decorations. They add a fun and unexpected twist to the trail of lights.
- Sparkling Christmas Tree – Covered in animated LED lights, this tree shimmers with patterns that shift and glow. It’s the heart of the village and makes a perfect photo spot for holiday memories.
When is the Bradenton Holiday Lights Festival
The cheerful holiday lighting event is usually celebrated from December to January, filling the season with sparkle and joy. Last year’s festival ran from December 6, 2024 to January 4, 2025, giving people plenty of time to enjoy the lights, music, and festive fun. That month-long window made it easy for visitors to plan a night out during the holidays…