About
The Floral Park Neighborhood Association — a volunteer-run nonprofit — lists a holiday Walk of Lights among its yearly community events, alongside things like its summer concert and Fourth of July block party. The premise is simple and old-fashioned: residents of this historic district decorate their homes, and the public is welcome to wander or drive the neighborhood to take in the displays against a backdrop of 1920s-era architecture and mature trees. It’s a neighborhood-scale tradition rather than a single ticketed attraction — the appeal is the setting and the stroll. (One important distinction: this free Walk of Lights is not the same as Floral Park’s well-known Home & Garden Tour, which is a separate, ticketed event.) Because the association doesn’t always post the lights schedule far in advance, it’s worth confirming the current year’s details before you go.
Event Tips
- Go after dark, once the displays are lit — early evening is ideal for families with younger kids.
- This is a real residential neighborhood, so drive slowly, park considerately, and keep noise down out of respect for residents.
- The flat, tree-lined sidewalks make it pleasant on foot or with a stroller — a slow walk beats a drive if the weather cooperates.
- Confirm the current year’s dates and any route details at the neighborhood association’s site, floralpark.com, before heading over.
Frequently Asked Questions
At a Glance
When
Each December, as part of the neighborhood association’s annual holiday events.
Cost
Free
Free to walk or drive the public streets. (Floral Park’s separate, ticketed Home & Garden Tour is a different event — not this one.)
Event Type
Neighborhood Lights Display, Outdoor Activity
Location
Floral Park Historic District
Historic Floral Park sits just north of downtown Santa Ana and is a designated National Historic District — more than 600 vintage homes, most built between the 1920s and 1950s, with the first home completed in 1922. Roughly 200 of its houses are listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. The neighborhood’s hallmark is its character: gracious tree-lined streets, period architecture, and a tight-knit community that has earned it Neighborhood-of-the-Year recognition both within Orange County and nationally. The streets and trees are the draw year-round; the holidays simply add lights to them.
