2025 Kissimmee Festival of Lights

About the event

Experience one of Central Florida’s premier nighttime holiday parades in Historic Downtown Kissimmee. The Kissimmee Festival of Lights is an annual tradition that is perfect for the whole family. Join thousands of residents and visitors for a holiday event full of music, dancing, and thousands of holiday lights lighting up Kissimmee! Enjoy cookie decorating, pictures with Santa, and more! The parade will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Dates

Dec 13, 2025 · 4:00 PM - Dec 13, 2025 · 9:30 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Florida, United States

101 Church Street, Historic Downtown Kissimmee, Kissimmee, Florida 34741, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Parking is available at the following locations: Sunrail Intermodal Garage at Kissimmee Civic Center Toho Square Garage at Pleasant Street Osceola County Courthouse Garage & Surface Lots Kissimmee City Hall surface lot

Event highlights

Parking Directions

If you're coming from the south via John Young Parkway, follow Bryan Street to the County Courthouse Parking Garage. 

For all others, take MLK, Main Street, or Oak Street to Tohopekaliga Avenue to access our parking garages and surface lots.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

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1 active application

Food Truck

Deadline: Nov 13, 2025

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This application is for all food vendors.

Join the City of Kissimmee for central Florida's premier nighttime holiday parade and festival. Festival of Lights is enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors who look to celebrate the holiday season.

Festival of Lights will begin at 4:00p.m. with Photos with Santa, arts & crafts, KUA Kid's Zone and much more! Then at 7:30p.m. find a comfortable space for the brightest holiday parade. The parade route will travel the streets of Historic Downtown Kissimmee where guests can experience thousands of lights on display.

Food vendors will be located at the festival portion of the event near the Kissimmee City Hall.

Other applications

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Parade Entry

Deadline: Nov 24, 2025

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Saturday, December 13, 7:30pm

Entry fee: Non Profit $45.00 Commercial $85.00

Parade Entry Application Submission Deadline: Monday, November 24 at 11:59 p.m.

Parade Captains’ Meeting: Tuesday, December 2 at 12:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams (link to be sent after entry has been approved.)

New exciting changes are coming for the 2025 holiday season at Festival of Lights! Enjoy a new parade route, easier traffic flow around the city prior and after the event, and free family activities throughout downtown Kissimmee! We hope to see you there!

Hosted by City of Kissimmee

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Kissimmee, Florida, United States