Mayor Buddy Dyer invites Orlando residents to join him as he puts the finishing touches on Downtown’s holiday decorations.  Holiday Lights Orlando has become a tradition for many families, Downtown businesses and residents. The highlight of the evening will be the lighting of the majestic 33-foot Douglas Fir Christmas Tree, adorned with 12,000 energy efficient LED lights.

In addition to the spectacular tree lighting ceremony, festivities will include a variety of musical entertainment, the lighting of a menorah and a free sampling of holiday treats.

Admission to Holiday Lights Orlando is free.
 

• Joey Fatone will introduce nationally-known guitarist Pat Travers who will perform for the crowd.
• Mad Cow Theater will set the tone for the event with a performance from “It Was a Very Good Yule – A Christmas Cabaret.”  Mad Cow Theater is one of Orlando’s premier theatre companies.
• The Congregation of Reform Judaism Cantor and Choir will treat the audience to a musical history of Hanukkah.
• Jill Towers, a well known performer in the Central Florida region, will delight the crowd with a medley of holiday tunes.
• The Master Class Academy, a local professional training center for the performing arts, will feature a performance by its children’s choir.
• Santa will be on hand to hear children’s Christmas wishes.  Parents may bring their camera to capture the special moment.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
5:00 p.m. – Holiday Lights Orlando begins
5:30 – 5:45 p.m. – Mayor Dyer media availability
6:00 p.m. – Mayor Dyer and Santa arrive on the back of a fire truck
6:15 p.m. – Tree lighting ceremony