Parks+Rec

Fort Walton Beach kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Residents are invited to ring in the holiday season at the annual Light Up the Night Christmas tree lighting in downtown Fort Walton Beach on Friday, November 24. The evening will […]

Jared Williams

Add Get The Coast on Google

Residents are invited to ring in the holiday season at the annual Light Up the Night Christmas tree lighting in downtown Fort Walton Beach on Friday, November 24.

The event, hosted by the City of Fort Walton Beach, will take place at 5 p.m. at the Fort Walton Beach Landing located at 139 Brooks Street Southeast.

The evening will feature the lighting of the Landing’s Christmas tree and downtown holiday lights for the first time this season.

Festivities include live Christmas tunes performed by members of the Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus, and an appearance by Santa Claus.

At 5:30 p.m., the city will flip the switch to illuminate the downtown lights and the Christmas tree, offically welcoming the holiday season to Fort Walton Beach.

The Light Up the Night ceremony has become a cherished way for locals to come together and usher in the Christmas season. The event is free and open to the public. City officials encourage community members to arrive early to get a good spot for the lighting ceremony.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

How I Work

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how the City of Fort Walton Beach’s Jason Davis runs on 4 a.m. alarms, Outlook reminders and a residents-first mindset

Events

Parts of Brooks Street and Bay Drive to close Halloween evening in Fort Walton Beach

Business

Isaias debris cleanup: Where things stand in Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach

Giving Back

City of Fort Walton Beach seeks volunteers to clear Hurricane Isaias debris at Ferry Park Saturday

G. Groom commented on Okaloosa County to deploy SS United States as world’s largest artificial reef on Nov. 12

“Hello fellow divers! What depth will this beauty be laid to rest.?????”

Respond

Carolyn commented on Okaloosa County to deploy SS United States as world’s largest artificial reef on Nov. 12

“My FREND of close to 70 years and I went on a European tour n the summer of 1965 and sailed out of NYC aboard this ship,,,,,she stll lives n...”

Sue Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 26, 2026

“1:58, 6 attempts”

W Taylor commented on Man sentenced to 40 years for shooting into occupied FedEx van in Okaloosa

“Another article and still no mention of motive? The article is literally a repeat of the previous article.”

DAC commented on Okaloosa Commissioners unanimously approve ‘needs list’ for half-cent surtax renewal

“I recall one of the arguments for the need of an additional 1/2 cent tax was due to the extra cost of COVID modifications and procedures, and I supported it...”

EFCU Member commented on Eglin Federal Credit Union donates $23,548 to preserve historic DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club

“EFCU is very generous with donations but screw their members with low interest rates on their accounts. How about giving back to your members.”

Timothy Franklin commented on Gap Creek flooding: Fort Walton Beach residents seek help as Okaloosa outlines projects, permitting hurdles

“Trusting in Trey Goodwin = INSANITY defined!! Year after year of empty promises... He's "frustrated". He doesn't know how to get it done - so it's about time to replace...”

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 23, 2026

“2:40, 6 attempts”

Lesley Butcher commented on HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Emerald Coast Vibe’s Tiffany Bechard balances events, entrepreneurship and a family of six

“I Love Tiffany, she is such a Joy to be around, so full of life , always ready to help. My kids went to Navarre high school with her and...”

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 22, 2026

“0:20, 3 attempts. Yowza!”