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Christmas in Okeechobee 2026 — Flagler Park Holiday Light Display

November 27 @ 5:00 pm - December 31 @ 10:00 pm
Free

Every winter, downtown Okeechobee turns the four blocks of Flagler Park into one of the most charming free holiday light displays in South Central Florida. Christmas in Okeechobee lights the trees, gazebos and walkways along Park Street, and the whole thing is free to stroll, night after night, from Thanksgiving weekend through the end of the year.

It is a genuinely easy evening out: park once, walk the length of the display, duck into the shops and restaurants along Park Street, and take your photos under the live oaks. For snowbirds spending the season on Lake Okeechobee, it has become the unofficial start of the holidays.

What to Expect

  • Lighted displays through all four blocks of Flagler Park in downtown Okeechobee
  • Tree lighting over Thanksgiving weekend, with the full display running from December 1
  • Shop Small Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with downtown merchant specials
  • Photo spots, seasonal music and pop-up community events on select evenings
  • Free admission — walk through any evening

Know Before You Go

  • Where: Flagler Park, Park Street (SR 70) between NW/NE 2nd and 6th Avenues, Okeechobee, FL 34972
  • Best time: after dusk, roughly 6–10 p.m.; weeknights are quieter than weekends
  • Parking: free street and lot parking downtown; it tightens on parade night
  • Bring: a light jacket — December evenings here often drop into the 50s
  • Accessibility: the park paths are flat and stroller- and wheelchair-friendly
  • Contact: christmasinokeechobee@gmail.com, or Visit Okeechobee County at (863) 763-3959

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Please note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel.

Where to Stay

Lake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees, waterfront bungalows, boat storage, air-conditioned bathhouses, laundry, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.

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