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From Halloween to New Year’s Eve, Ride Brightline to Your Next Adventure.

The holiday season begins around Halloween and runs through Mother’s Day weekend, and thousands of folks choose to ride Brightline to avoid the crowded Florida highways and high parking fees. Arrive ready for every celebration between Orlando and Miami, and make memories before you arrive.
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Choose Brightline for Holiday Travel, and skip the crowded highways.

October kicks off the holiday season every year with fun-filled Halloween activities, and plenty of events to attend with friends and family. Ride Brightline to festivals, concerts, the best beaches, restaurants, shopping and more—and arrive refreshed and ready to go.

 

Where to Celebrate Halloween by Brightline

  • Orlando: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort

  • Fort Lauderdale: Ghost tours and family trick-or-treat events along Las Olas

  • Miami: Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami and the Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival

Convenient schedules make it easy to plan out your Halloween adventure and get home safely.

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Thanksgiving activities the whole family will enjoy.

Enjoy roomy seats, onboard snacks, and complimentary Wi-Fi as you enjoy your travel experience like never before.

 

Thanksgiving Highlights

  • Orlando: EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

  • West Palm Beach: Holiday lights along Clematis Street

  • Miami: Bayfront Park’s tree lighting

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Christmas Fun for the Whole Family.

Brightline makes Christmas travel simple. Ride from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach for shopping trips, or head to Orlando for holiday magic at Disney and Universal.

 

Enjoy decorations, parades, and winter markets—without car rentals or tolls.

Christmas Hotspots

  • Orlando: ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort

  • Boca Raton: Holiday lights at Mizner Park

  • Miami: Christmas on 13th Street and Zoo Lights

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New Year’s Eve— Ring in 2026 with Brigthtline.

Travel safely and in style to downtown celebrations with Brightline’s late-night service.

  • Orlando Station: Near the city’s rooftop parties and countdown events

  • MiamiCentral Station: Steps from Bayfront Park’s fireworks and live concerts

No parking, no surge pricing, no stress—just smooth, sustainable travel.

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Why Brightline Is the Best Way to Travel for the Holidays

  • Fast

    Orlando–Miami in ~3 hours
  • Convenient

    Multiple stations and frequent departures
  • Comfortable

    Spacious seating, snacks, Wi-Fi
  • Eco-Friendly

    Lower your carbon footprint while you celebrate
From Halloween thrills to New Year’s Eve fireworks, get to it all in style.

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