Enjoy free carnival rides and vendors at Byrne Plaza. 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday

Parade steps off 16th Avenue at 6 p.m. proceeding along Central Avenue, then Pacific Avenue to Spicer Avenue where the parade will turn and proceed to Byrne Plaza. Awards will be announced for floats and decorated business lighting contest at approximately 7 p.m. in Byrne Plaza.

Join us at Byrne Plaza for the annual tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. after the parade!

Sandbar Joe's has partnered with local favorites to deliver a three-course holiday brunch experience that is as unique as it is delicious!

The gardens will be decorated with Christmas lights for visitors to enjoy starting on Saturday, December 5, and are free to visit throughout the holiday season.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly holiday photo-op where residents and visitors step aboard a decorated 49-passenger catamaran, meet Santa, and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, a DJ, and a choir.

Come out and enjoy doggie treats and photo ops at participating establishments along the route. The walk begins at 1 p.m.

127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Enjoy an evening packed with festive entertainment, family fun, live music, and the lighting…

Christmas tree lighting event includes music, refreshments, free tour of lighthouse and Santa Claus!

Get ready to rekindle the magic of the holiday season at the Wildwood Holiday Spectacular on December 5, 2026! The Bobby Rydell Foundation is proud to host this beloved holiday tradition, where music and joy come together for a night to remember.