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Christmas Town opens at Busch Gardens on select nights starting Nov. 13

Tree lighting is Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.; holiday shows, Santa and nearly 70 miles of lights run through Jan. 4, included with admission.

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TAMPA - Christmas Town returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on select dates from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 4, 2027, transforming the park with lights, shows and holiday traditions, according to the park's Christmas Town page. The park says the event is included with Busch Gardens admission and runs park open to park close on event nights.

Opening night centers on a tree lighting at Cheetah Hunt Plaza. The park says Mix 100.7's Miguel & Holly and Brian Fink will broadcast live from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13, with the tree lighting at 7 p.m.

What the park is promoting

  • Holiday shows including new productions "Lights of Wonder" and "A Very Merry Cirque!"
  • Santa's Workshop and the Holly Jolly Express train ride overlooking the park's 65-acre veldt
  • Nearly 70 miles of Christmas lights around the park
  • A new Christmas Town Market, seasonal food and photo ops with Santa and Rudolph and Friends

Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Christmas Town and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay events, opened Nov. 6, 2026.

Drafted by AI from the linked public source. Approved by Hear Ye Tampa Editor in Chief.

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