- December 22, 2024
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Briella Salhab, left, Lyric Brunson, Londyn Mosley and Arijahinae Owens volunteered at the Eight Waves event.
Christmas carolers greeted guests at the check-in tables before the start of the event.
Eight Waves volunteer Danykqua Faulk, left, and board members Erika Feazell, Scott Spragg and Margaret Price helped greet guests before the start of the event.
Chloe Johnson Brunson, director of community relations for Eight Waves, left, brought her husband, Adelle Brunson Jr., to the event.
Mandy Aitichou, left, and Wendy Reed enjoyed watching the setting sun in the backyard of one of the homes on the tour.
Local Winter Garden eatery Market to Table served up a carved steamship of beef for guests at one of the homes.
A talented musician played the saxophone for guests at one of the homes.
Sara Meyer, founder and executive director of Eight Waves, left, and David Buckles, board member for Eight Waves, shared words about the nonprofit’s mission at the last house.
Bartenders served Christmas craft cocktails at each house on the tour.
Jo Barsh, left, and Cyndi Gustafson lounged on the patio of one of the homes.
A skillful singer sang Christmas classics for guests at one of the homes.
Carla Craven, left, and Michael and Erin Elliott enjoyed drinks outside one of the homes on the tour.
Authentic chicken and sausage paella was served in large pots outside one of the homes on the tour.
A young singer brought several guests to tears with her voice at one of the homes on the tour.
The last stop on the Holiday Tour of Homes featured a festive snow flurry.
Simply Catered was one of the many food options for guests to sample throughout the tour.
Each home on the tour was decked out in Christmas decor, complete with elaborate decorated trees.
We Are Winter Garden, one of the sponsors of the event, donated Christmas ornaments to guests on the tour.
Eight Waves hosted its Holiday Tour of Homes event Nov. 23 in the Oakland Park area.
Now in its third year, the annual event invites local residents to explore incredible homes, each professionally decorated to capture the spirit of the season. Each home offered delicious dishes, crafted cocktails, live entertainment, special performances and raffle prizes.
All proceeds from the event go directly to Eight Waves, a local nonprofit in Winter Garden, which offers myriad programs dedicated to helping children overcome poverty through meaningful experiences, tutoring, mentorship and essential supplies.
Sponsors for this year’s event included Crooked Can Brewing Company, Healthy West Orange, Orlando Health, Family Church, the West Orange Dream Center and Observer Media Group.
For more information on Eight Waves or to make a donation, click here.
