# Christmas Lane Opening Night: Holiday Lights at the Strawberry Festival Grounds (Plant City)

> Event for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, 2508 W Oak Ave, Plant City, FL 33563
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Ages 13+ $12, ages 4-12 $10, 3 and under free
- Organizer: Christmas Lane, Inc.
- Official page: https://christmaslane.com/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Plant City's nonprofit walk-through holiday display opens the day after Thanksgiving with 1.5 million-plus lights and decorated trees, live stage entertainment and a KidZone with letters to Santa, glitter skin art and ornament decorating. Kiddie rides such as bumper cars, a holiday train and teacups cost extra ($3 a ride or a $20 armband); parking is free. Open Thursdays-Sundays through Dec 13, then nightly Dec 17-24.

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