Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Lake Wales for 2026. The city tree lights up at City Hall on Tuesday, December 1, with holiday music from elementary school students, and the Vintage Christmas parade rolls through historic downtown on Saturday, December 12, at a new 5 pm start time. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Lake Wales
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lake Wales, both free
- Tree Lighting: Tuesday, December 1, 5:30 pm, City Hall
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 12, 5 to 7 pm, downtown
- Parade theme: Vintage Christmas, on a new route
- Listed on the City of Lake Wales calendar
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Tree lightingFree
Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall
- When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:30 to 6 pm
- Where: City Administration Building, Lake Wales, FL 33853 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Lake Wales gathers at City Hall to light the city Christmas tree and kick off the holiday season.
Students from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School sing live holiday music, and the lit tree makes a ready-made backdrop for family photos.
Parent tip: It is a short half-hour event, so arrive by 5:15 pm to get a spot near the tree for photos.
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- City of Lake Wales (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- City Administration Building, Lake Wales, FL 33853 (opens in maps)
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Christmas paradeFree
Lake Wales Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Central Avenue to Park Avenue, historic downtown, Lake Wales, FL 33853 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The 2026 Lake Wales Christmas Parade has a Vintage Christmas theme and a new 5 pm start time.
The new route heads west on Central Avenue from Lakeshore Boulevard to First Avenue, then winds through the historic core on Stuart and Park Avenues to Park and Wetmore Street, with plenty of candy for the kids.
Parent tip: The route is new this year. Find a curb spot on Stuart or Park Avenue in the historic core, where the parade ends.
- Host
- City of Lake Wales with Rotary on the Ridge (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Central Avenue to Park Avenue, historic downtown, Lake Wales, FL 33853 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Florida Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Lake Wales Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the quick tree lighting after school on December 1, and plan a downtown evening around the parade on December 12.
- Christmas Tree Lighting at City HallLake Wales · Dec 1
- Lake Wales Christmas ParadeLake Wales · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Lakeland, Kissimmee, Winter Garden and Clermont. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Lake Wales Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Lake Wales this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Lake Wales for 2026: the Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall on December 1 and the Lake Wales Christmas Parade on December 12.
When is the Lake Wales Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 5 pm. The theme is Vintage Christmas.
What is the Lake Wales parade route?
It starts on Central Avenue at Lakeshore Boulevard, heads west to First Avenue, then winds through the historic core on Stuart Avenue and Park Avenue to end at Park and Wetmore Street.
When is the Lake Wales tree lighting?
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 5:30 pm at City Hall, with live music from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School students.
Who do I contact about Lake Wales holiday events?
Lake Wales Parks and Recreation Events and Venues Manager Shay Irvis at tirvis@lakewalesfl.gov.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Florida?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Lake Wales on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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