Florida isn't a typical Christmas vacation destination unless you dream of clear, blue skies, sun and sand during the holidays. For those who like to keep warm during Christmas, South Florida offers residents and visitors plenty of entertainment options during the holidays.
Slide through an ice castle and walk through an igloo in Gaylord Palms Resort’s ICE!. ICE! is an attraction in the landmark hotel that has become an annual event. The event is centered on holiday themes such as "Santa's Arctic Blast" and "Jolly Cold Saint Nicholas." View holiday performances, lighted ice scenes and a life-size Nativity scene. Hooded parkas are provided by the resort for this 49-day celebration.
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-586-4423
gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-palms/
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is listed as one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society. View more than 100 spectacularly lighted vessels during this monthlong celebration. The parade, which has been celebrated annually for more than 30 years, has developed into a multicultural event that includes a golf tournament, the Winterfest Black Tie Ball, the Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza and Family Fun Days.
Winterfest, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
512 NE 3rd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-767-0686
winterfestparade.com/
Holiday Fantasy of Lights is an annual event held in Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek. Walk or drive through the park's 2.5-mile road featuring light displays, which are changed annually. The event started in 1993 and, according to Alzheimer’s Family Center Inc., which supports the event, it attracts more than 150,000 people annually. Holiday Fantasy of Lights generally is open evenings from November to January; contact Tradewinds for specific hours and dates of operation.
Tradewinds Park
3600 W. Sample Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
954-357-8870
holidaylightsdrivethru.com/
