Victorian Christmas Market and Holiday Festival with costumed characters, themed entertainment, food vendors, shops and businesses open with Christmas shopping specials.
The 2025 Dickens on Centre schedule runs from Thursday, December 11 to Sunday, December 14, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. The festival begins with the Illuminating Procession on Thursday evening and continues through the weekend with a Christmas Market, costumed characters, holiday vendors, and festive entertainment on Centre Street.
Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:
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Thursday, December 11th:
- 5:00 – 7:00 PM: Dickens Illuminated Procession.
- 4:30 – 7:30 PM: Trolley hours.
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Friday, December 12th:
- 5:00 – 9:00 PM: Christmas Market.
- 4:45 – 10:00 PM: Trolley hours.
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Saturday, December 13th:
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Christmas Market.
- 9:45 AM – 10:00 PM: Trolley hours.
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Sunday, December 14th:
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Christmas Market.
- 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM: Trolley hours.
- Location: Historic downtown Fernandina Beach.
- Activities: Enjoy costumed characters, themed entertainment, seasonal food and vendors, and visits from Saint Nick.
- Parking & Trolleys: Parking is limited downtown; complimentary parking and trolleys are available from the Nassau County School Board lot on Atlantic Avenue.