2021 Holiday Celebrations

Last updated on November 15, 2021

Join the City of Orlando for the Holidays

The holiday season is the best time of the year to experience the City of Orlando’s wide array of festive and free events, celebrating the community with holiday spirit. Throughout the months of November and December, there are a number of family-friendly events and activities furthering the city’s commitment to provide amenities and entertainment for everyone in Orlando.

Jack Kazanzas Star

Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 05:45 PM to 10:00 PM

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The more than 50-year tradition of raising the 600-pound golden star started in the 1950s. Since then, the Star has come to symbolize the start of the holiday season in downtown Orlando.

Intersection of Orange Avenue and Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801

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Snowfall in Downtown

Saturday, December 05, 2026 | 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

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Experience snowfall in downtown Orlando this holiday season!

Lake Eola Park, Intersection of Washington Street and Eola Drive, Orlando, FL 32801

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Holiday Train

Friday, December 04, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM

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The train will be running on the Northeast Lawn at Lake Eola Park.

Lake Eola Park, Intersection of Robinson Street and Eola Drive, Orlando, FL 32801

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Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

Friday, December 04, 2026 | 05:45 PM to 10:00 PM

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The Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree comes alive with synchronized light and music. Every night at 5:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

Lake Eola Park, 195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

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Merry Market

Friday, December 04, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM

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Support local this season when shopping the Merry Market.

Lake Eola Park, East side of the park, Orlando, FL 32801

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Santa at the Eola House

Saturday, December 05, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM

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Meet Santa Clause at the Eola House!

Lake Eola Park, Intersection of Robinson Street and Eola Drive, Orlando, FL 32801

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Grinch's Lair

Friday, December 04, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM

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Get ready to meet the mean green legend himself - the Grinch!

Lake Eola Park, Intersection of Robinson Street and Eola Drive, Orlando, FL 32801

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Violectric Holiday Show

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 07:00 PM

Central Florida’s electrifying strings super-group Violectric®, led by “Vinylinist” Michelle Jones, will rock the holidays once again with the 14th Annual Violectric® Holiday Show.

Lake Eola Park, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

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2026 Tree Lighting Celebration

Friday, December 04, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Central Florida residents and visitors to kick-off the holiday season in downtown Orlando and help countdown to the lighting of the City of Orlando’s Christmas tree at Lake Eola Park’s Washington Plaza.

Lake Eola Park, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

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