# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Fort Myers–Naples, 2026

> We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Fort Myers–Naples with 2026 dates: one parade and two tree lightings and lighting nights, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **City of Naples Christmas Parade** at 3rd St. S. and 9th Ave. S. to City Hall on 8th St. S., Naples, FL · downtown. When: Tue, Dec 8, 2026. Time: Tue. Dec. 8, 6:30–8 p.m. Price: Free. Floats, marching bands and Santa wind from 3rd Street South up 5th Avenue South and finish at City Hall. Official page: https://www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/2026-city-naples-christmas-parade (checked 2026-10-30)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Fifth Avenue South Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting** at Fifth Avenue South, Naples, FL · downtown. When: Dec 4 – Dec 5. Time: Fri. Dec. 4, 5–10 p.m. (tree lighting about 6 p.m.); Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Price: Free. The Naples tree lighting opens a two-day Christmas Walk on Fifth Avenue South with a concert band. Official page: https://www.fifthavenuesouth.com/christmas/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Cape Coral Holiday Lighting Ceremony** at Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, FL · about 10 miles from Fort Myers. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: Fri. Dec. 4, 5–8:30 p.m. Price: Free. The fourth year of this community lighting at Cultural Park Theatre. Bring a lawn chair. Official page: https://www.visitfortmyers.com/event/4th-annual-holiday-lighting-ceremony/8564 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Fort Myers–Naples in 2026?
City of Naples Christmas Parade: Tue, Dec 8, 2026, Tue. Dec. 8, 6:30–8 p.m. (Naples, FL · downtown).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Fort Myers–Naples?
Fifth Avenue South Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting at Fifth Avenue South: Dec 4 – Dec 5, Fri. Dec. 4, 5–10 p.m. (tree lighting about 6 p.m.); Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Cape Coral Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Cultural Park Theatre, 528 Cultural Park Blvd.: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, Fri. Dec. 4, 5–8:30 p.m.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Fort Myers–Naples free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Fifth Avenue South Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting, Cape Coral Holiday Lighting Ceremony and City of Naples Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).