Join us for a Classic Storybook Christmas in beautiful, Historic Monticello, Florida!
We are so excited to invite you to this year’s Monticello Christmas celebration! Our theme for 2026 is "A Classic Storybook Christmas"—where we’ll be making holiday memories one chapter at a time!
There is no better place in Florida to celebrate the magic of the season than Historic Monticello. Please join us on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026, for our community's most festive night of the year!
It's the ideal evening for families, friends, and visitors to come together and experience our historic small-town hospitality. Enjoy our annual Christmas Light Parade, official Tree Lighting, and special visits with Santa, alongside local shopping, dining, and live entertainment. With a dedicated kid's zone, local craft vendors, and welcoming downtown shops and restaurants, it’s guaranteed to be a magical, storybook evening you'll treasure forever!
Something fun for everyone from the smallest tots to Grandma and Grandpa too!
Something for Everyone
Our Vendor Village is sure to please. Handcrafted, handmade and homegrown.
Enjoy these highlights from our 2024 Light Parade. The Monticello Christmas Light Parade is definitely a must see!
Santa loves making a stop in Monticello each year!
A parade like no other. Enjoy the fun and the lights of our 9th annual light parade on Saturday December 5th, 2026!
Join us in celebrating A Classic Storybook Christmas as we make holiday memories one chapter at a time!
We know you’ll love it here. Monticello-Jefferson County has something for everyone. Shopping, Dining, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Biking and More. Make a weekend of it and enjoy our relaxing, historic Bed & Breakfasts and Air BnB’s. Click here to plan your stay!