Tampa Bay area holiday lights

Tampa Bay area Holiday Lights - Best of Week 1

Every night during the month of December, at 6 & 10 p.m. on FOX 13 News, we're highlighting the best and brightest holiday light displays around the Bay Area. This week, we saw how homeowners in Davenport and Tampa go all out for the holidays.

Starting December 1, 2022, FOX 13 News will be highlighting Christmas light displays around the Tampa Bay area. Watch FOX 13 at 6 & 10 p.m. to see the each night's pick. We'll also post a weekly recap here and on YouTube.

Is there a holiday display we should know about? Send us an email at fox13tampanews@fox.com.

Tampa Bay Holiday Lights Map

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Week 1 - See how homeowners in Davenport and Tampa go all out for the holidays.

Tampa Bay area Holiday Lights - Best of Week 1

Week 2 - Homeowners in Clearwater, Seffner, Inverness, Tampa, and Davis Islands showed us the spirit of the season!

Best of Bay Area holiday lights 2021

Week 3 - Homes in Plant City, Clearwater, and Tampa dazzle with scenes from Hollywood, a massive Santa, and some classic holiday light displays.

Best of Bay Area holiday lights 2021

Week 4 - We wrapped up our 2021 holiday lights series with stunning displays in Tampa and Bradenton, with appearances by Mickey Mouse, Santa, and even a narwhal.

Best of Bay Area holiday lights 2021

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