The Coca-Cola holiday trucks roll into Washington, D.C., and Maryland this weekend, then park at the Gaylord Palms near Disney World for four days of Thanksgiving week.
The big red Coca-Cola holiday trucks are back on the road, and Coca-Cola has posted its 2026 Holiday Caravan schedule.
The next big swing is the D.C. area. The caravan stops at The Wharf in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., then Capital One Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., according to Coca-Cola's caravan page.
Baltimore gets its turn next. The trucks hit Walmart stores in Glen Burnie and Dundalk on Sunday, Nov. 15, then M&T Bank Stadium on Monday, Nov. 16, from 4:15 to 7:15 p.m.
For Disney World families, the most useful stop is the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, where the caravan parks from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day from Nov. 23 through Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.
Where is the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan in Orlando?
Central Florida gets a cluster of stops over Thanksgiving weekend:
Nov. 23 to 26: Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Saturday, Nov. 28: The Grove Resort and Water Park in Winter Garden, noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28: Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29: Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29: Dezerland on International Drive, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Signia sits in the Bonnet Creek area right next to Disney property, so that one's an easy add if you're already staying nearby. Gaylord Palms also hosts ICE! with The Polar Express this season, which we covered in October.
Tampa gets stops Nov. 25 and 26, including Feeding Tampa Bay on Thanksgiving Day. South Florida gets its turn Dec. 2 through 6.
Is the Coca-Cola truck coming to California?
Yes, but not to Anaheim, at least on the current list. Southern California stops include:
Wednesday, Nov. 25: SeaWorld San Diego, 2 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28: San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, 1 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10: YMCA Burbank, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 11: Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, noon to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13: Grand Central Market in Los Angeles, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 19 to 22: Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista, 1 to 7 p.m. daily
Several of those stops are inside theme parks and zoos, so check whether you need a ticket before you drive out just for a photo.
What happens at a Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan stop?
Coca-Cola keeps it vague. Its FAQ says stops "vary by year and location" but typically include festive celebrations, interactive activities, product sampling and exclusive merchandise.
Coke Florida, the state's Coca-Cola bottler, said last year's stops could include the classic truck on display, samples of seasonal Coca-Cola drinks and a photo zone with free photos with Santa. Coca-Cola hasn't detailed this year's setup, and it warns that "locations and times may change."
Coca-Cola is also running a holiday sweepstakes online through Jan. 3, 2027. You spin a wheel at coca-cola.com for instant prizes, and every spin enters you for a grand prize trip for two to Alaska. No purchase is necessary, and it's open to U.S. residents 13 and up, with a parent's permission for minors.
Which states does the Coca-Cola caravan visit in 2026?
The list runs from Tennessee, where stops started Nov. 5, to Colorado, where the trucks finish up Dec. 28 to 31. Texas has the most stops on the page, from Nov. 11 through Dec. 13. Other states include:
Pennsylvania: Nov. 18 to 22, Dec. 2 to 6 and Dec. 9 to 13
Nevada and Indiana: Nov. 18 to 22
New York: Nov. 24 to 29
Ohio: Nov. 25 to 29
North Carolina: Dec. 2 to 13
Arizona: Dec. 2 to 6 and Dec. 13 to 16
Illinois and Massachusetts: Dec. 16 to 19
Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Utah, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Wisconsin have stops, too. Check the "Find Your Stop" page on coca-cola.com for exact addresses and times.
How long has the Coca-Cola truck tour been around?
The trucks come from Coca-Cola's mid-1990s "Holidays Are Coming" TV ad. The U.S. caravan tour hit its 25th anniversary in 2022, Coca-Cola bottler Coca-Cola United said at the time.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
Coca-Cola (Nov. 12, 2026), the 2026 caravan schedule, FAQ and sweepstakes details
Coke Florida (Nov. 12, 2026), what last year's Florida stops included
Coca-Cola United (Nov. 24, 2022), the caravan's 25th anniversary and the ad history
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