Rosemary Beach Christmas Tree Lighting: Holiday Evening on 30A

About this event

<p>Start your holiday season the most beautiful way possible: with a tree lighting ceremony in one of the Gulf Coast's most enchanting villages. The Annual Rosemary Beach Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Black Friday, November 27, 2026, at 6 PM in the town's elegant South Barrett Square.</p><p>The evening begins with the magical sound of Charles Dickens Carolers filling the cobblestone streets with classic holiday melodies. Then comes the moment everyone waits for — Santa's grand arrival at Rosemary Beach. Once he arrives, the countdown to the tree lighting fills the square with excitement, and when the lights come on, the elegant West Indies-inspired architecture of Rosemary Beach glows in holiday splendor.</p><p>After the ceremony, guests can explore the festive Town Center for holiday shopping, dine at Rosemary Beach's acclaimed restaurants, and enjoy scenic horse-drawn carriage rides through the neighborhood. It's a magical evening that combines coastal elegance with classic Christmas tradition in one of Florida's most beautiful communities.</p>

Families, couples on a romantic holiday escape, those seeking an elegant coastal Christmas experience

Tree lighting ceremony at 6 PM with carolers, Santa arrival, shopping, dining, and carriage rides in a stunning village setting

Pair with the Alys in Winter Wonderland event earlier the same day (4-7 PM) for a full Black Friday holiday tour of 30A.

Free to attend; dining and carriage rides are additional