Get ready for one of Kissimmee’s brightest traditions, as the Festival of Lights Parade returns!
- Alastair Mac
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Join the City of Kissimmee for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday spirit, family fun, and community joy.
Get ready for one of Kissimmee’s brightest traditions, the Festival of Lights Parade! This magical event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, brings together residents, businesses, and groups from across Kissimmee to illuminate the streets with spectacular floats and festive displays.
The celebration kicks off with a Holiday Festival from 4 - 7 pm at Kissimmee City Hall, featuring holiday photo opportunities, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, ornament decorating, and family activities.
At 7:30 pm, the Festival of Lights Parade begins in Downtown Kissimmee! Watch as parade floats, community groups, and holiday characters light up Broadway with glowing floats, festive music, and holiday magic.
Check out our 2025 Guide to all magical fun this Holiday Season in Orlando. From the theme parks, to the attractions, shopping malls and resorts, you'll be dazzled with holiday options throughout Central Florida.
Holiday Festival: Kissimmee City Hall, 4 - 7 pm
The Holiday Festival has something for everyone, including:
KUA Kids Power Zone: An area filled with kid-friendly activities and excitement.
Letters to Santa: Make holiday wishes come true by writing a letter to Santa.
Festival of Lights Parade: Historic Downtown Kissimmee, 7:30 pm
The magic continues with the Festival of Lights Parade, Central Florida’s premier nighttime holiday parade. This year’s new parade route will take the lights and holiday cheer along Broadway, Sproule Street, Church Street, and Stewart Avenue, bringing the spectacle even closer to the heart of downtown Kissimmee.
Watch in wonder as illuminated floats, joyful characters, and holiday spirit light up the streets in a celebration you won’t want to miss.
Parking & Road Closures
Plan your day in downtown Kissimmee at the Kissimmee Festival of Lights! Road closures begin at 2 pm, and free parking is available at the Kissimmee Civic Center, Toho Square garage, and County Courthouse garage. Don't forget, activities begin at 4 pm at City Hall!
Kick off the holiday season in Kissimmee!
Check out the latest Christmas and Holiday News from throughout Central Florida. From the theme parks, to the attractions, shopping malls and resort hotels, you will be dazzled with holiday cheer, including the most spectacular events at the theme parks and attractions, glittering community events and parades, plus, magical parties, eats and treats, and so much more!
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