Santa's Carnival at Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights
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Enjoy Santa's Village festivities on select evenings and midway rides including a Santa Train, Reindeer Carousel, family rollercoaster, Tornado thrill ride, exhilarating swing ride and a Ferris wheel offering a breathtaking aerial view of the 2-mile drive-thru Holiday Light Spectacular and more than 1.5 million dazzling lights.
Rides ($5 each or 10/$40) are open from 6-10 pm Thursdays - Sundays from Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) to Dec. 14 and daily from Dec. 18-28.
Festival admission is $30/car (up to 8 occupants) and includes parking and the festive light show featuring 80 themed display areas with more than 250 larger-than-life pieces and a drive-thru animated light tunnel.
In addition to the carnival, Santa's Village features Santa visits & photos, live entertainment, a holiday market, Historical Village, petting zoo, camel rides, holiday movies & shorts, kids' craft stations, holiday treats, wine & cider and more.
Santa's Carnival dates:
- Nov. 27-30
- Dec. 4-7
- Dec. 11-14
- Dec. 18-28
The Festival of Lights is open nightly Nov. 27 - Dec. 28. On days when Santa's Carnival and Santa's Village are not open, admission is $25/car.
More information: 866-666-3247, Santa's Carnival or Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights
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