Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

About the Event

Activities :

A magical coastal holiday experience filled with memories to last the whole family a lifetime!

Gift Shop

There is an assortment of Harbor Lights merchandise available for purchase in Santa’s Village! Be on the lookout for the 2023 commemorative Harbor Lights Ornament reveal!

Santa’s Village

Visitors can stroll through Santa’s Village to see working elves, Santa’s Headquarters, and visit with Santa Claus! Santa’s Village is located under Barksdale Pavilion and is a sight to see!

CTA Trolley

Hop on the heated CTA Trolley at any point on Jones Park Drive. The Free Trolley will take you from one side of the park to the other!

Warming Stations

Warming stations are located throughout the park in different locations. Remember to purchase your S’more kit from our local vendors!  

Visit with Santa

Santa Claus is here nightly in Santa’s Village from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. except Christmas Day to deliver gifts! Remember to bring your phone or camera!

Train Station

Visit the Harbor Lights Train Station just north of Santa’s Village! This is where you’ll be able to catch the train!

Dancing Trees

Grab a hot chocolate and watch our famous dancing trees! They display over two hours of different choreographed lights!

Train Ride

Hop on a train at the Train Station for a ride throughout the park to view the magical lights! The trains are handicap accessible. Tickets will be available for purchase on site at the ride Ticket Booths!

Carnival Rides

Ride tickets are only available for purchase at the show!

Admission Price :

General Admission:

Sunday - Thursday: $15

Friday and Saturday (including Dec 23 and 25): $20

Children Ages 4-12: $5

Children Ages 3 and under: Free

Discount Nights :

$5 Entry

Monday - Wednesday: Dec 2-4 and Dec 9-11

Teachers and Education Professionals, Military, First Responders, and Medical Professionals

Seniors Night (Ages 65 and older)

Gulfport Night (Discount only for Gulfport residents)

Only available for purchase at the box office with a form of ID. Discounts can’t be combined with any other offers.

Showtimes

November 29th - December 31st, 2024

Closed Christmas Eve

Open Christmas Day

Daily from 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Box Office closes at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets

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