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Join the City of Orlando for the Holidays

Last updated on December 01, 2018

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 providing amenities and entertainment for everyone in Orlando.

2025 Tree Lighting Celebration

05 Dec 2025 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Central Florida residents and visitors to ring in the holiday season 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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Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

05 Dec 2025 The Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree comes alive with synchronized light and music.

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

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Clemwood Lights

05 Dec 2025 Experience the magic of the "2811 Clemwood Street Lights," now at Lake Eola Park.

Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

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Jack Kazanzas Star

05 Dec 2025 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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Violectric Holiday Show

13 Dec 2025 Central Florida’s electrifying strings super-group Violectric®, led by “Vinylinist” Michelle Jones, will rock the holidays once again with the 13th Annual Violectric® Holiday Show.

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

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