# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Lakeland, 2026

> We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Lakeland with 2026 dates: three parades, one free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page. Evening ones start after dark, so we mark them, and anything that sells out stays listed in grey.

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

- **Lakeland Christmas Parade** at Lemon Street, Downtown Lakeland. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 7pm. Price: Free. The parade starts at the RP Funding Center and heads down Lemon Street, with fireworks over Lake Mirror. Official page: https://lakelandgov.net/departments/communications/christmas-parade/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Havendale Christmas Parade** at Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven and Auburndale · about 12 miles from Lakeland. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 7pm to 9pm. Price: No ticket listed. A lighted Friday-night parade run by Winter Haven and Auburndale along about 3 miles of Havendale Boulevard. Official page: https://events.mywinterhaven.com/winterhavenfl/260214640 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Haines City Christmas Parade** at Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, FL · about 22 miles from Lakeland. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Time not posted yet. Price: No ticket listed. Haines City's first-Saturday-of-December parade, with Santa riding along. Official page: https://hainescityfl.gov/424/Christmas-Parade (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Lakeland in 2026?
Lakeland Christmas Parade: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 7pm (Downtown Lakeland). Havendale Christmas Parade: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 7pm to 9pm (Winter Haven and Auburndale · about 12 miles from Lakeland). Haines City Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Time not posted yet (Haines City, FL · about 22 miles from Lakeland).

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Lakeland free?
One of the three we list are free to watch: Lakeland Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Haines City Christmas Parade. 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/).