2026 Tree Lighting Celebration

Next date: 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.

The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with musical performances at the Lake Eola Amphitheater, followed by the main stage show at 7 p.m. leading up to the tree lighting. Guests can enjoy food trucks, snowfall in Florida, and the Merry Market featuring more than 30 local vendors and photos with Santa.

For a list of all the downtown holiday happenings, visit downtownorlando.com.

Attendee Parking and Travel Information

Attendees are encouraged to use alternative modes of transportation to travel to the event including SunRail, ride share, bike share, carpooling and the free downtown LYMMO circulator.

View an interactive map of surface lots and parking garages.