The City of Palm Coast is inviting residents and visitors to Central Park in Town Center on Saturday, December 20, for a special 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Fantasy Lights Festival, presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler County.
The milestone celebration honors two decades of holiday memories, community spirit, and charitable giving, featuring an evening of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and festive displays throughout the park.
The celebration begins at 4 p.m. with the opening of the Holiday Market, which will feature food trucks, specialty arts and crafts vendors, and local businesses. Community displays and outreach tables will also open at the start of the event, allowing guests to explore static float displays and connect with local organizations.
A wide variety of food vendors will be on hand, including Cool Beans Barbeque, The Happy Lemon Co., DJ Concessions, Dex n Angie, Sweet Treat Creations, Southern Sips, TABS, SoulKitchen, Taco Land, Wabisabi, Kona Ice, Kerela Express, Wicked Good Mini Donuts, Chicken Slayer, Mango Mike, Sweet Melissa’s Ice Cream, and Down Home Goodies.
The Holiday Market will also feature numerous specialty vendors offering a range of products and services, including Ready Set Glow, Polly Pollien with Lit Balloons, Avi Lala Designs, SMART Dog Rescue, Flo Mortgage, Fancy Nancy’s Palm Fronds, Doreen’s Face Painting, Bake My Day Home Bakery, Chick-fil-A with kids’ activities, and many others. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and a City of Palm Coast tent with Council Member Ty Miller will also be present.
At 5 p.m., Flagler Radio will broadcast live from Central Park, bringing the anniversary celebration to listeners across the community.
Community performances will begin at 5:45 p.m. in front of the Christmas tree and lead into the official anniversary program. Performing groups include The Dance Method, Adventures and Pathfinders Club, and Precision Elite Allstars. At 6:30 p.m., Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris will deliver a special proclamation recognizing 20 years of the Fantasy Lights Festival, followed by comments from the Rotary Club of Flagler County.
Immediately following the ceremony, the Fantasy Lights Festival will illuminate Central Park with more than 57 animated light displays, accompanied by live holiday music from the Kevin Quinn Band for the remainder of the evening.
Santa’s Village will be open with themed elf houses for children to explore, and Santa’s Merry Train Ride will operate throughout the night. Free golf cart rides will be available for elderly and mobility-limited guests, courtesy of Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home and Vandana Naik, ensuring everyone can comfortably enjoy the light displays around the lake.
The event runs until 9 p.m. All net proceeds from gate donations and sponsorships support Rotary’s local nonprofit charities and college scholarships for Flagler County high school seniors.
Parking will be available around Central Park, with accessible parking designated on Central Avenue in front of the restrooms. Overflow parking will be available at Flagler Palm Coast High School via Bulldog Drive.
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