Walt Disney World is one of the best places to visit during the holidays, but it isn’t the only game in town. There are many other glorious ways to celebrate the season! Celebration, Florida, has a free event that is a favorite of both locals and tourists alike.
Now Snowing Nightly takes place in the center of Celebration. It runs from November 29 through December 31. It “snows” on the hour from 6:00 through 9:00, and it’s a big deal for Florida kids! There’s ice skating, carolers, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, Santa, and much more. It’s a lot of fun, and if you go on a weekday it will be much less crowded.
Street parking in Celebration is free, and some businesses and churches might allow you to park in their lots for a modest fee. We’ve never had a problem finding free parking on side streets. Please remember that these are residential neighborhoods. Take pictures of the street signs, and use the parking feature on your phone’s GPS so that you won’t wander aimlessly at the end of the evening.
One more note about driving in Celebration. Pedestrians in the crosswalk have the right of way, and there will be a lot of pedestrians! Many of them will be children, who may not realize that they need to look both ways before crossing. There are also a lot of four way stops.
This is the 27th year of Now Snowing Nightly in Celebration. It’s a dog-friendly event, which is part of the reason why we love it. Celebration is located just minutes from Walt Disney World, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time.