Drive Through the Lights

Event Dates/Times: Saturday, November 23, 2024 through January 4, 2025, 6-10PM

It all began 30 years ago as South Florida’s first Holiday Lights Drive Thru and has grown each and every year! The 2024 edition is outstanding, in size, scale, movement and illumination.

Event Details

Enjoy the dazzling lights and displays from the comfort of your car (this is stay-in only car event)
Over two miles of large-scale animated displays and holiday lights
Tickets are per car, not per person
Pets are welcome
Curated Holiday Playlist available for free during your drive
Santa's Mailbox onsite (kiddos, bring your letters)
North entrance of Tradewinds Park

Ticket Info - Cashless Admission

Tickets available online only (credit/debit payment also accepted at entrance, no cash payments accepted)
$28 per car - regardless how many people in vehicle (plus processing fee)
$60 per bus - 15 passenger and larger
Coupons available via VIP email subscription

A portion of the proceeds benefit Gilda's Club South Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which entrance of Tradewinds Park do we use for the Drive-Thru?

A: Enter at the North entrance of Tradewinds Park.

Q: Is the cost per person or vehicle?

A: The cost is per vehicle, including up to 15 people per vehicle, over 15 people will be charged the bus pricing.

Q: Can I ride a bicycle thru the Drive-Thru?

A: For safety reasons, no. There are two Bike Nights and those are the only dates bicycles are allowed through the event. Bike Nights were Nov. 16 & 17, 2024.

Q: Can I get out of my car and walk around in the Drive-Thru?

A: For safety reasons, no. All visitors must remain in their car for the entire Drive-Thru experience. We held a Stroll Thur the Lights on Nov. 15, 2024.

Q: Are you open every night?

A: Yes, the event is open nightly 6-10PM, from Nov. 23, 2024 to Jan. 4, 2025.

Q: Are you open on holidays?

A: Yes, the event is open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day.

Q: Can I purchase tickets at the gate, or do I need to purchase them online?

A: You can purchase tickets at the gate, but the event is cashless, so please bring a credit or debit card, or Apple Pay.

Q: What if the weather is bad?

A: The Drive-Thru event is rain or shine, unless lightning closes the park. Please call ahead if the weather is bad.

Q: Can we purchase food and drinks at the Drive-Thru event?

A: No, but please feel free to bring food from home or local restaurants. Enjoy your evening with your favorite treats from the comfort of your vehicle.

Q: What are 3D Glasses? Do we need them? 

A: To add to your experience, you can purchase, and keep, Holiday Specs 3D  Glasses. The lenses transform ordinary holiday lights and any  other points of light into magical holiday images. They are not necessary,  but fun!

Q: Are pets allowed?  

A: Absolutely, we love to see the entire family enjoying the lights!

Q: Are motorcycles allowed? 

A: Yes. 

Q: Are motor-homes and buses allowed? 

A: For the safety of our crew and displays the vehicle height limit is 13' and the Drive-Thru is available Monday- Thursday only for motor homes and buses.      

For other questions not listed please email us at hfol@brandano.com