Christmas Wonderland returns to Tropical Park

Christmas Wonderland opened Thursday at Tropical Park, bringing holiday lights, rides, games, food, music and Santa to South Florida.

This year’s event features new rides and attractions, including the America 250 Wheel, which rises 230 feet above the park.

“Just to give you an idea, the Bayside (Ferris wheel) one is just under 200 feet,” Christmas Wonderland Executive Producer Tony Albelo said. “It is the largest traveling Ferris wheel in the entire world.”

Among the first visitors Thursday were Kiana Latiff and her two sons, who were first in line.

“Just the energy alone is pretty electric. We’re pretty excited,” Latiff said.

Ron Liberda and his family are also experiencing the Christmas carnival for the first time this year.

“It’s great, it’s nice, it’s good as it can get,” Liberda said.

For many families, the event’s distinct Miami holiday atmosphere is what keeps them coming back year after year.

“It’s one of my favorite holidays, just the spirit of it, warm, cold, we do it tropical style. Being from South Florida, we’re used to the heat, so we still make it magical,” Latiff said.

Christmas Wonderland runs through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, at Tropical Park, located at 7900 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33155.

You can find the tickets here.

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