Delray Beach Lights Up the Season With Its Spectacular Christmas Tree Celebration

It’s one of Florida’s most sensational holiday traditions! For the 32nd year, visitors will gather together at Old School Square in Delray Beach to watch the lighting of the city’s iconic 100-foot Christmas tree and enjoy their merry Yuletide Street Festival.

It all starts with Santa turning on this shimmering evergreen, adorned with 18,000 ornaments and nearly 218,000 LED lights. But this is far more than a beautiful display—it’s a cherished city landmark. Once the lights come on, guests can actually step inside the tree to explore interactive scenes that celebrate the history of this village by the sea.

A Tree with a Story

While this tree is artificial, it has grown tremendously throughout the years. In the early 90s, the city purchased a 50-footer to help spur economic development in their struggling downtown. For their centennial celebration, they purchased the additional 50 feet of the tree, and today it serves as an annual tradition that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from near and far.

FUN FACT: It takes up to 14 days to set up this breathtaking city centerpiece!

Yuletide Street Festival Highlights

Surrounding the lighting of this giant tree is a cheery open-air celebration filled with the simple joys of the season: over 60 boutique vendors, culinary delights, live music, children’s activities, and festive surprises tucked around every corner. There’s ice skating, a carousel, mini golf, a silent disco, carolers, and you can even visit with Santa inside his house!

Plan Your Visit to Delray Beach

For those looking for a festive night out or a fantastic family outing, this annual lighting and Christmas-themed festival is one you won’t want to miss! 

• 🎄 Delray Beach's 100-ft Christmas Tree Lighting & Yuletide Street Festival
• 🗓️ December 2nd, 2025 6 PM - 9 PM (Lighting Event) | Festivities continue through December 28th
• 📍 Old School Square • East Atlantic Avenue • North Swinton Avenue
• ✅ Kid-friendly | Free
• 🖥️ Full Details: downtowndelraybeach.com/holidays

The tree lighting is just the start of this sensational seaside event—the fun continues throughout the month of December. And if looking to discover more holiday events across the nation, follow us @thechristmas.com, subscribe to our email newsletter, and check out our Featured Events and Events Near You.

Photos Sourced From: downtowndelraybeach.com/holidays