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Busch Gardens' Christmas Town celebrating 10 years

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens
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TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating 10 years of its annual Christmas Town tradition.

The annual event features millions of lights, holiday-themed shows and food.

The event is included in daily admission and runs through Jan. 9.

  • New! Holiday in the Sky – The evening sky comes to life with a colorful display of festive fireworks while an added spectacular water fountain show dances to the rhythm of a reimagined soundtrack with classic holiday tunes. Holiday in the Sky will take place on the Festival Field on select event nights. 
  • New! A mesmerizing and enchanting musical light and projection show will adorn the Serengeti Overlook building. Guests will not want to miss this spectacle, which will run daily every 15 minutes starting at 6 p.m.  
  • New! Christmas with the Celts – A wonderful combination of Christmas Carols and Irish dance will captivate guests with the spirited and energetic entertainment of Christmas with the Celts. The renowned group of vocalists, musicians and dancers will perform live at Stanleyville Theater’s stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec. 16 through Dec. 25. 
  • New! Land of the Sweets – At this sweet winter wonderland, guests will find the Sugar Plum ballerina stilt walker and her Cavalier soldier, the newest characters to join the Sugar Plum Princess in her magnificent new realm.  
  • New! Right in the heart of Jungala, guests will be in awe with a new 32-foot-tall Christmas tree surrounded by a red and white winter wonderland.  

Santa will also make a daily appearance with some elves in their workshop.

Mrs. Claus also joins in on the fun for storytime with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.