- December 5, 2025
Pietro Rabelo enjoying the snow. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Mariah Jenkins after the dance performance. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Palm Coast Council's Nick Klufas addressing the crowd. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Santa arrived to turn the switch on. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
20 feet Tree in Town Center. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Jackson and his brother, Jakob Schattner pose in front of the tree. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Melissa helps her daughter, Emma Flegel create an ornament. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Schip and sister BB Johnson write letters to Santa with their grandma, Kristi Morris. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Carsyn Garza and Santa having a moment. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Central Park lights. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
The city of Palm Coast officially kicked off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony and Fantasy Lights festival on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Central Park in Town Center.
City Council member Nick Klufas and President of the Rotary Club Maralee Walsh-McDaniel shared some words with the community, and right after 6 p.m., Santa arrived on a Palm Coast Fire Engine to turn on the lights.
Hundreds of families and friends gathered to enjoy an evening charged with holiday spirit.
“The most exciting part of the event is seeing the sense of community of hundreds of residents who come together to brighten each other’s day,” Klufas said.
Kids also had a space to create ornaments, crafts, and write letters to Santa at the Parks and Rec booth.
The Rotary Club’s 14th-annual Fantasy Lights festival includes 50 animated light displays around the lake at Central Park, and a Santa’s Village. The self-guided walking tour will continue daily through Dec. 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Admission to Fantasy Lights is free, and donations to support Rotary’s service work are accepted.
