100 Ft. Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Yuletide Street Fair
Visitors can watch Santa light the tree and walk inside the structure to view decorated holiday houses and a crèche. The street fair features dozens of shopping vendors, food trucks, musical performances, crafts, and a silent disco. Guests can also enjoy Holiday Village attractions such as ice skating, a carousel, mini golf, and visits with Santa.
What to Expect
Walk inside a 100-foot tree illuminated with 217,980 LED lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Delray Beach
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation
Food & Drink
Food trucks on Swinton Avenue serve culinary creations.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to walk through the tree. Holiday Carousel: $6 per ride; free rides December 24–25. Ice skating: $6. Mini golf: $6. Ride All Day Wristband: $20. Santa photos: $10 take-away photo.
- Hours: 6–9 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Buy Holiday Village tickets at the Gingerbread Ticket House early in the night, because sales end shortly before closing and may stop sooner when crowds are heavy.
- Think about getting the Ride All Day Wristband if you plan on several rides, since single tickets are sold per ride and there are no refunds.
- Start with dinner from the food trucks on Swinton Ave., then shop the 60-plus vendors along Atlantic Ave., Old School Square and Pineapple Grove.
- Walk inside the tree to see the decorated houses and the crèche, which costs nothing and is easy to fit in between other activities.
- Come back on December 24 or 25 for free carousel rides, but skip those days if you want ice skating or mini golf, because both are closed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free carousel rides on December 24 and 25, while ice skating and mini golf are closed those days.
- Ride All Day Wristband sold at the Gingerbread Ticket House.
- This season marks 33 years of the 100 Ft. Christmas Tree.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you go inside the tree?
Yes, and it's free to walk through. Inside the tree are decorated houses, including the Spady House and the Cornell Museum, plus a crèche from St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Where is the food?
Food trucks line Swinton Ave.
How do the Holiday Village activities work?
Buy tickets for the carousel, ice skating and mini golf at the Gingerbread Ticket House. A Ride All Day Wristband is also sold there. Ticket sales end shortly before closing, or earlier if crowds call for it, and there are no refunds.
Can we get a photo with Santa?
Yes. Visit Santa's House for a take-away photo with Santa. Santa's House hours for the season haven't been set yet.
Is the tree real?
It's built from aluminum ring sections stacked by crane, with the star placed last. It has 18,000 ornaments and 217,980 LED lights.
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