- December 6, 2025
Eli Vazquez, meets Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the first time at the 10th-annual Fantasy Lights display and Tree Lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 30. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
Brandon and Meggan Iman take their young daughter Leah to meet Santa Claus.
Verdego Nursery lighting display of an elf washing a reindeer.
Ginamarie Amaral, Mackenzie Smith and Sydney Olsen next to a festive board painted by Matanzas High School art students.
Ashley Whisenant captured the moment the Sand Pine tree was lit by Santa, Mrs. Claus, Mayor Jon Netts and Rotary Club of Flagler County President Matt Maxwell.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a grand entrance to the tree lighting ceremony on a Flagler County fire truck.
Ady Lyn dances happily in the fake snow in Santa's Village.
Sophia Posella, Sierra Posella and Cheyanne Adams pose by the Eleven Pipers Piping light display.
Samuel Cimbala and Mia Escobar playing in Santa's Village before meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
“No matter where we were born and raised; no matter how we worship; citizens of Palm Coast come together for this event every year to share peace and brotherhood.” -Mayor Jon Netts
Mr. and Mrs. Claus decided to take a vacation to tropical Palm Coast, Florida, on Monday, Nov. 30. After making a grand entrance on board a Flagler County fire engine, the Claus’ made their way toward the front of the crowd to help Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts and Rotary Club of Flagler County President Matt Maxell pull the lever to light up an extravagant Christmas tree.
“Five, four, three, two, one!” The citizens of Palm Coast shouted in synchrony.
In moments, a 25-foot Sand Pine, or Pinus Clausa, that had been shaped into a massive Christmas tree, illuminated Central Park at Palm Coast’s Town Center.
The City of Palm Coast kicks-off the month long Fantasy Lights event every year with the tree lighting ceremony. The Pinus Clausa was garnished with glistening strands of lights and ornaments created by the Flagler County Girl Scout troops No.’s 966, 754, 872 and 1527, as well as students from Bunnell Elementary School.
The Fantasy Light display, hosted by the Rotary Club of Flagler County, continues to grow every year. This year the event boasted 40 displays courtesy of various local businesses.
“Any place can be a city, but not everywhere can be a true community,” Fantasy Lights Committee Chairman Bill Butler said. “The Fantasy Lights have become a holiday tradition for many families. The kids always come away smiling.”
