Busch Gardens Christmas Town is Back for 2023
Christmas in Florida is done a little differently than anywhere else in the country. You won’t find any real snow or cold weather, but that doesn’t mean the festivities aren’t around. There are tons of different Christmas light show events throughout the Tampa area. Christmas Town is coming back to Busch Gardens for 2023 for its 11th anniversary.
Christmas Town isn’t just your average firework and lightshow. It will run from November 11th to January 7th and is included with park admission. This year, Busch Gardens will be filled with millions of lights, holiday displays, festive eats and world class attractions. Spanning across the Jungala area all the way through the Pantopia, brand new light displays will light up the park including a light dragon walkthrough and a huge brand new Christmas Tree light display.
Are you a fan of synchronized lights to your favorite classic holiday songs? You’re in luck because this year, the light tunnel will be filled with thousands of lights timed up to your favorite Christmas medlies.
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Many of the fan favorite attractions are back again for family fun. On Santa’s North Pole Experience, joyful elves guide guests through Santa’s workshop as they get ready for the holiday season. Santa’s sleigh is parked right outside for the perfect family photo op. Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends for the perfect photo opportunity at Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland.
On select nights, watch the sky come alive as the specially choreographed fireworks are synced up with classic holiday music with the Holiday in the Sky, a Nighttime Spectacular. The Christmas on Ice Event is one of Busch Gardens’ longest running holiday shows. Get ready to watch skaters hit the ice performing to classic holiday songs, but don’t worry, the show runs multiple times a day in the Moroccan Palace Theater.
The Holly Jolly Express transports guests around the park where you can sing along and get into the Christmas spirit. Don’t forget about the brand new 32-foot tall Christmas tree in the middle of Jungala filled with glimmering lights.
Now that Christmas Town is coming back to Busch Gardens, are you excited? Checkout all of the new attractions and events here.
Tampa Bay Neighborhoods With Dazzling Christmas Lights
Bayshore Blvd/Hyde Park
You could spend hours just admiring the houses along Bayshore Blvd and in Hyde Park, but during the holidays it’s another level. The best street is South Boulevard between Swann and Bayshore.
The Lights of Lake Park Estates
The neighborhoods of Lake Park Estates, Wieker, Lakeside Estates, and Lake Seminole Village, generously decorate their homes and yards with over 3.0 miles of Christmas Lights and Decorations for the public to enjoy. Donations are accepted at the Suncoast Hospice Cart located along the route. 100% of the donations are provided to Suncoast Hospice to support their community activities. Find more info here.
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Indian Trails - Palm Harbor
This Palm Harbor neighborhood has been going all out for the holidays for YEARS! You can drive down any street in this neighborhood and find all of the houses decked out in lights.
Streamside Drive in Carrollwood
This Tampa neighborhood goes all out every year for the holidays. Drive by houses with decked out lights, inflatables, and a light show tuned to a radio station!
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Honorary Mention: Chick-Fil-A on Waters
Any Tampa local knows all about the Chick-Fil-A on Waters Ave in Town n’ Country. Every year this stores Christmas lights display gets bigger and bigger. We can’t wait to see what they do this year!
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