Christmas Wonderland Returns to Tropical Park With a 230-Foot Observation Wheel, a European Christmas Market, and a Mile of Lights Choreographed to Music
Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park opens its fourth season November 12, 2026, running through January 3, 2027. Produced by Loud And Live, the 14-acre celebration debuts the 230-foot America 250 …
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Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park returns for its fourth season November 12, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Produced by Loud And Live, the 14-acre celebration debuts the 230-foot America 250 Wheel, a European-style Christmas Marketplace, and the hourly Light Up the Night synchronized light-and-music spectacular along the mile-long Tinsel Trail. More than 50 unlimited carnival rides, local food vendors, craft cocktails, and coquito are all included with a single admission ticket.
Every hour on the hour, the entire mile-long Tinsel Trail comes together for Light Up the Night — a synchronized light and music spectacular in which every archway, display, and installation along the route moves in time to a holiday soundtrack. The show travels through six themed worlds, from the Miami-colored HoliDade to the frosty Arctic Delight, building to a parkwide finale at the new Christmas Marketplace.
The America 250 Wheel rises 230 feet above Tropical Park — billed as the world's largest portable observation wheel — with views stretching up to 14 miles. Each of its 45 gondolas honors one of the 45 U.S. presidents. The Christmas Marketplace brings European-style twinkling chalets, artisan vendors, hot cocoa, spiced cider, and roasted nuts around the park's towering Christmas tree. Duck Discovery (free for children 12 and under) sends kids on a parkwide hunt for 24 festive rubber ducks. Holiday Harmonies choir nights run December 1, 8, and 15.
Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park. November 12, 2026 – January 3, 2027. Tropical Park, Miami. Tickets include all rides, Light Up the Night, and attractions. loudandlive.com.
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Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park opens its fourth season November 12, 2026, running through January 3, 2027. Produced by Loud And Live, the 14-acre celebration debuts the 230-foot America 250 Wheel, a European-style Christmas Marketplace, and the hourly Light Up the Night synchronized light-and-music spectacular along the mile-long Tinsel Trail. More than 50 unlimited carnival rides, local food vendors, craft cocktails, and coquito are all included with a single admission ticket.
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