For racing fans all over the planet, Daytona Beach is known as one of the sport’s premier destinations … and for good reason. It is home, of course, to the “World Center of Racing” — Daytona International Speedway — along with a long list of other racing-themed attractions and events and race-themed restaurants.

And with early 2025’s “Speed Season”

Craving an escape from winter weather? Head to Daytona Beach for a range of holiday events and holiday spectaculars. Whether you are in the mood for the dreamlike experience of Christmas lights, a celebration that takes a step back in time or a jolly holiday parade, plenty of fun Christmas activities await in Daytona Beach! And with other Florida

Independence Day is cause for celebration throughout the U.S., and of course, there are few better places nationwide to celebrate America’s birthday than at the beach. This Fourth of July weekend in Daytona Beach, there’s a long list of festive events on tap where you and your patriotic crew can let your red, white and blue spirits fly high.

If

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. And in Daytona Beach, that means mornings paddling the waterways, afternoons filled with endless waterfront adventures, and evenings of live music at the Daytona Beach Bandshell.

DAYTONA Speedweeks AND DAYTONA 500

The 2024 edition of the Great American Race is set for Sunday, February 18 — and as always, the weeks leading up to the main event will be filled with plenty of high-octane racing action, too. This speed-lovers’ spectacle includes:

• The 62^nd anniversary of the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA on Jan. 27-28, the internationally

For decades, motorcycling enthusiasts have descended upon Daytona Beach by the thousands each October for the Southeast’s best motorcycle rally. That tradition continues in 2023 with the 31st Annual Biketoberfest^®!

If you enjoy getting together with fellow bike lovers and taking scenic rides in the beautiful fall Florida weather, as well as

Daytona Turkey Run | November 28 - December 1, 2024

Car enthusiasts, get ready to gear up for one of Daytona Beach’s favorite holiday weekends!

There are few things more romantic than being whisked away to a beachfront hotel and spending a long weekend in your own little happy place. Romantics have long been drawn to Daytona Beach’s endless beauty, but the area offers more to lovebirds than just its pretty views. Along with the beach-y reprieve you would expect from a coastal destination,

AT A GLANCE:
WHAT: 9^th Annual Historic North Turn Legends Parade
WHERE: 4511 South Atlantic Avenue, Ponce Inlet
WHEN: February 8, 2020
COST: FREE

Come to “Where It All Began” and experience Daytona Beach’s powerful racing legacy. The 9th Annual Historic North Turn Legends Parade pays homage to Daytona Beach’s iconic contribution to auto-racing history — and it all takes place nine days’ prior to the year’s preeminent NASCAR event: the DAYTONA 500. 

Whether you picture a day of simple sophistication or chic celebration, Daytona Beach is the ideal destination for your dream wedding. With a wide variety of venue options, an array of local photographers and wedding planners, plenty of wedding weekend activities for your bridal party, and oceanfront accommodation options for your guests, wedding planning is a breeze in Daytona Beach.