- February 27, 2025
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Melissa Daly and Colleen Burns make their way down Plant Street as the community shows up for Light Up Winter Garden.
Sharon Martin, Tonya Carlson and Alley Board show off the whimsical figures they create for their company, What the Gnome. The figures are among the items in stock at Plant Street’s Driftwood Market.
Monty Custer sings Jingle Bell Rock with musicians from Garden Music School’s Rock Lab.
Kat Wyn takes guests for a holiday ride on the Orlando Fun Crew train.
American Legion Post 63 resembles a gingerbread house.
Christopher and Susan Becker with their sons, Carson and Logan; Kari Oakman with her daughter Ansleigh and son Joshua.
Chef Del Jorda grills up some chicken skewers at Inay’s Kitchen event stand.
Charlie the Saint Bernard is dressed up and stepping out with owner, Brett Schulman.
Amanda Wilmot and Norm Wright with Quinn and Vaughn Wright
The sun sets behind City Hall as the Messiah Worship Band prepares for their performance.
Norm and Terry Anthony, former members of the Messiah Worship Band, were on hand to support their friends.
Ian and Jen McDaniel of Good Theory Studios provide the projections for the City Hall light show.
Karen Allen and Susan House stand by Allen’s decorated golf cart.
Karen Allen spent three hours decorating her golf cart.
Guests light candles as the Messiah Worship Band sings hymns before the lighting.
John Kirby holds a candle with his grandchildren Ashton Carberry and Iris Kirby.
City Hall is bathed in light and animated projections at the climax of the celebration.
Good Theory Studios transforms City Hall into a holiday centerpiece.
A forest of Christmas trees lines City Hall.
The Halloween hay maze is transformed into a snow-covered playground.
Kids run and slide their way through the maze, and even have the occasional snowball fight.
Abby Zabik and Elena King visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.
City Hall volunteer Elena Ochoa wears a balloon reindeer hat as she helps out at the Santa Claus queue.
A bustling holiday scene on Plant Street.
All is calm, all is bright.
Bells were jingling and bands were rocking while City Hall became the centerpiece of the season during Light Up Winter Garden Friday, Dec. 3. Businesses set up pop-up shops as residents celebrated with hymns and candle light, then projection shows and snowball fights. The City Hall light show continues 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 17-19, 23.