BOCA RATON LIGHTS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS
City of Boca Raton 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
BOCA RATON, FL (August, 2026) — 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
Saturday, November 21 | 6–10 p.m.
Join the City to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, live music performances, food vendors, photo opportunities, and more.
Mizner Park Amphitheater | All Ages
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.myboca.us/1466/Holiday-Tree-Lighting
DECEMBER
Boca Raton Holiday Street Parade
Wednesday, December 2 | 7:30–9 p.m.
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.”
Downtown Boca Raton | All Ages
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.myboca.us/1465/Holiday-Street-Parade
Holiday POPS Concert & POPS Pop-Up
Saturday, December 5 | POPS Pop-Up prior to doors, Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.
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.
Mizner Park Amphitheater | All Ages
Cost: $25–$60 per person; POPS Pop-Up is free with concert admission
Details: https://thesymphonia.org/attend/calendar/holiday-pops-with-the-symphonia1/
Merry in Mizner
Various Dates in December
A delightful, familyrie-fndly 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.
Mizner Park | All Ages
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.myboca.us/2074/Merry-in-Mizner
City of Boca Raton Night Market
Thursday, December 10 | 6–9 p.m.
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.
Sanborn Square | All Ages
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.myboca.us/2324/Night-Market
For the most up-to-date event schedule, visit myboca.us.
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