Christmas 2026 in Walton County, FL: Lights, Parades & Holiday Events

Holiday events in Walton County

Hometown Holiday Parade Fri., Nov. 20, 5 p.m. · Grand Boulevard Town Center · Miramar Beach · Organizer
The Nutcracker Ballet Act II Sun., Nov. 22, 5 p.m. · Seaside Amphitheater · Santa Rosa Beach · Organizer
Central Square Cinema – Holiday Movie Night Fri., Nov. 27, 7 p.m. · Seaside Amphitheater · Santa Rosa Beach · Organizer

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Seaside® Holiday Parade & Turn on the Town Sat., Nov. 28, 3 p.m. · Scenic Highway 30A · Santa Rosa Beach · Organizer
Holiday Entertainment on The Boulevard Tue., Dec. 1, 6 p.m. · Grand Boulevard Town Center · Miramar Beach · Organizer
Holiday Sip & Shop Fri., Dec. 4, 4 p.m. · Grand Boulevard Town Center · Miramar Beach · Organizer
Holiday Market on the Blvd Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m. · Grand Boulevard Town Center · Miramar Beach · Organizer
Seaside® Holiday Market Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m. · Seaside’s Central Square · Seaside · Organizer
Seaside® Holiday Market Sun., Dec. 6, 10 a.m. · Seaside’s Central Square · Seaside · Organizer
Seaside® New Year’s Eve Celebration Thu., Dec. 31, 4 p.m. · Seaside Amphitheater · Santa Rosa Beach · Organizer

Dates and times come from each organizer. Weather can move outdoor events, so check the organizer's page before you go. All upcoming events.

Hometown Holiday Parade Fri., Nov. 20, 5 p.m. · Miramar Beach
Seaside® Holiday Parade & Turn on the Town Sat., Nov. 28, 3 p.m. · Santa Rosa Beach

Towns and organizers announce road closures for parades and tree lightings; check the event link before you drive.

Questions visitors ask

What day is Christmas in 2026?

Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, Dec. 25. New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31.

When are the Christmas parades in Walton County?

Hometown Holiday Parade (Fri., Nov. 20, 5 p.m., Miramar Beach); Seaside® Holiday Parade & Turn on the Town (Sat., Nov. 28, 3 p.m., Santa Rosa Beach).

What is there to do on New Year's Eve in Walton County?

Seaside® New Year’s Eve Celebration (Thu., Dec. 31, 4 p.m., Santa Rosa Beach).

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What to bring

Stadium blanketFor outdoor parades and tree lightings on cool coastal nights

Insulated tumblerKeeps cocoa warm while you walk the light displays

Portable phone chargerFor photos and maps on a long night out

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