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Boca Raton Lights Up For The Holidays

  • October 2026
  • By Hillary Reynolds
Lighted holiday tree beside skaters performing on an outdoor stage

City Announces 2026 Lineup of Free, Family-Friendly Holiday Events

      From a Downtown Tree Lighting to a Holiday Parade and Monthly Night Market, the Community Is Invited to Celebrate a Series of Free Events Starting November 21

      The City of Boca Raton today announced its 2026 holiday event lineup, a series of free, family-friendly celebrations beginning November 21 and continuing through mid-December. Highlights include the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner Park Amphitheater, the 54th Annual Holiday Street Parade through Downtown Boca, the third annual Holiday POPS Concert featuring The Symphonia Boca Raton, the return of Merry in Mizner, and the award-winning City of Boca Raton Night Market at Sanborn Square.

November

Holiday Tree Lighting

Mizner Park Amphitheater | All Ages

Saturday, November 21 | 6–10 p.m.

Cost: Free

      Join the City to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, live music performances, food vendors, photo opportunities, and more.

Details: https://www.myboca.us/1466/Holiday-Tree-Lighting

December

Holiday Street Parade

Downtown Boca Raton | All Ages

Wednesday, December 2 | 7:30–9 p.m.

Cost: Free

      The 54th Annual Holiday Street Parade brings Federal Highway to life with decorated floats and community groups delivering dancing, lighting, and music throughout Downtown Boca. This year’s theme is “Boca by the Beach.”

Details: https://www.myboca.us/1465/Holiday-Street-Parade

Children on a candy-themed float in the Boca Raton holiday parade

Holiday POPS Concert & POPS Pop-Up

Mizner Park Amphitheater | All Ages

Saturday, December 5 | POPS Pop-Up prior to doors, Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.

Cost: $25–$60 per person; POPS Pop-Up is free with concert admission

      The third annual Holiday POPS Concert brings The Symphonia Boca Raton, led by conductor John Devlin, together with the FAU Chamber Singers & Schola Cantorum of Florida for an evening of holiday classics. New this year, the POPS Pop-Up kicks off the night with a festive pre-show for kids, including visits with Santa, face painting, glitter holiday tattoos, and more.

Details: https://thesymphonia.org/attend/calendar/holiday-pops-with-the-symphonia1/

Orchestra and choir performing beside a lighted holiday tree

Merry in Mizner

Mizner Park | All Ages

Various Dates in December

Cost: Free

      A delightful, family-friendly mix of performances and photo opportunities, Merry in Mizner is the perfect way to soak up holiday cheer in Boca Raton’s downtown throughout the month.

Details: https://www.myboca.us/2074/Merry-in-Mizner

City of Boca Raton Night Market

Sanborn Square | All Ages

Thursday, December 10 | 6–9 p.m.

Cost: Free

      Sanborn Square comes alive at the award-winning City of Boca Raton Night Market, featuring quality local artisans, live music, food vendors, a mobile bar, and more — making it a great opportunity to check off some holiday shopping while supporting local makers.

Details: https://www.myboca.us/2324/Night-Market

      For the most up-to-date event schedule, visit myboca.us.