Destin Commons opens the holiday season with an evening on Main Street built around Santa's arrival. Santa rides in at 7:00 PM in a holiday parade and then lights the 50-foot Christmas tree, and a fireworks finale closes the night. Before that there is free face painting, free photos with Rudolph and Frosty, and a holiday photo booth. Expect a crowd around the tree for the 7:00 PM arrival.
Before you go
- Arrive before 7:00 PM to find a spot near the tree for Santa's parade
- Use the Destin Commons parking lots and allow extra time to walk to Main Street
- Visit the face painting and Rudolph and Frosty photo stations early, before the parade crowd builds
- Stay for the fireworks finale after the tree lighting
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-28.
Destin Commons lists complimentary face painting and free photos with Rudolph and Frosty. The page does not state an admission price for the evening.
Not confirmed: The price. The venue publishes none, so neither do we.
The page does not list an admission price, so confirm there is no charge for the evening before you drive.
The 7:00 PM arrival and tree lighting is the busiest moment of the night.
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