✨VISIT US FOR THE HOLIDAYS✨
Downtown Daytona Beach comes alive with holiday magic during our 4th Annual ‘A December to Remember’ at the Riverfront Esplanade! From November 28, 2025, through January 5, 2026, wander through a wonderland of sparkling lights, festive music, and holiday cheer along the riverfront.
Celebrate all season long with can’t-miss events — groove to live music at the Mini Jingle Jam, sip your way through the Holiday Cocktail Stroll, watch tails wag at the Howliday Pet Parade, and cozy up under the stars for a Holiday Movie in the Rose Garden.
Browse unique gifts and treats at the Holiday Bazaar, snap a photo with Santa during joyful Santa Sightings, and step inside a magical Inflatable Snow Globe for the perfect holiday selfie.
✨ Make this season truly unforgettable — it all happens at the Riverfront Esplanade! ✨
✨SIGNATURE HOLIDAY EVENTS✨
HRT’S MINI JINGLE JAM CONCERT
DECEMBER 5TH, 2025 - 7PM - ROSE GARDEN - 255 S. BEACH ST.
Gather the whole family and enjoy a joyful evening of festive holiday songs performed by both adult and youth singers from Halifax Repertory Theatre! 🎶🎤
INAUGURAL HOLIDAY COCKTAIL STROLL
DECEMBER 12TH, 2025 - 6:30PM - 155 N. BEACH ST.
Sip and stroll through a festive trail of holiday lights with seven cheerful cocktail stops, each serving handcrafted seasonal drinks to celebrate the season. ✨🍸
4TH ANNUAL HOWLIDAY PET PARADE
DECEMBER 17TH, 2025 - 6PM - 179 S. BEACH ST.
Celebrate the season and watch festive pups strut their stuff for awards and cheer them on while supporting the Halifax Humane Society! 🐾🎄
HOLIDAY MOVIE IN THE ROSE GARDEN
DECEMBER 19TH, 2025 - 7PM - 255 S. BEACH ST.
Enjoy a magical night under the stars watching The Santa Clause! Bring a blanket or chair and savor free popcorn for a festive, cozy experience.🎬🎅🏼
✨HOLIDAY BAZAAR & SANTA SIGHTINGS✨
FRIDAYS - DECEMBER 5, 12, & 19 - 6-9PM
✨ Support local makers and discover unique treasures at our Holiday Bazaar! 🎁 Stroll through twinkling lights, shop one-of-a-kind gifts from small businesses, and soak up the holiday magic. Join us on Friday, December 5, 12, & 19 from 6–9pm for festive fun the whole family will love. 🎄 Plus, don’t miss Santa Sightings—snap the perfect holiday photo at Santa’s booth and get a selfie in the inflatable snow globe making memories that will last all season long! 🎅
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Free on-street parking can be found along Beach Street between Bay Street and Orange Avenue. Additionally, there is a parking lot on City Island next to Jackie Robinson Ballpark and various parking lots behind the Riverfront Shops along S. Beach Street between International Speedway Blvd. and Orange Avenue.
PARKING
PAYMENTS
Most vendors accept cash and credit/debit cards. Some accept Venmo or Cashapp.
Well-behaved dogs and cats are welcome at the Riverfront Esplanade and must be leashed AT ALL TIMES. Leash must be no longer than six feet. Please keep in mind that pets are not allowed in our River and Rose Gardens located between Orange Avenue and Magnolia Avenue along S. Beach St.
PETS
✨ Spread Holiday Cheer — Become a December to Remember Volunteer! ✨
✨ Be part of the magic this holiday season! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make A December to Remember at the Riverfront Esplanade shine bright in Downtown Daytona Beach. From lending a hand at the HRT Mini Jingle Jam, festive Holiday Cocktail Stroll, adorable Howliday Pet Parade, and cozy Holiday Movie in the Rose Garden, to assisting Santa and greeting guests inside our enchanting Snow Globe at the Holiday Bazaars — there’s a perfect role for everyone to help spread joy and holiday cheer. 🎅🎄
