2 FL Cities Among Top 20 Christmas Cities In U.S.: Study

FLORIDA – Two Florida cities are among the top 20 in the United States for celebrating Christmas, according to a WalletHub study.

Though it’s not likely to see a white Christmas, Orlando landed at No. 5 on the list, ranking high in the categories of holiday traditions, shopping and observance, according to the report.

The city’s theme parks host festive events — such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World and Grinchmas at Universal Studios — that draw visitors from around the world. Other popular holiday events in Orlando include the Dazzling Nights light display at Harry P. Leu Gardens, the Santa Workshop Experience at ICON Park and Gatorland’s Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho Down, according to Visit Orlando.

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Meanwhile, Miami took the No. 13 spot, also ranking high for Christmas season traditions and holiday shopping. Popular events in Miami-Dade County include Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Hialeah, the Holiday Magic Village at Miracle Marketplace in Coral Gables and Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami, according to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Seattle, Washington earned the No. 1 spot on the list, followed by Atlanta, Georgia; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to round out spots No. 2 to 4.

To compile the list, WalletHub compared the 100 biggest U.S. Cities, looking at 32 key indicators, including traditions, religious services, shopping, generosity and affordability of holiday fun.