2026 Tree Lighting Celebration - City of Orlando

Downtown Orlando gets the holiday season started with the 2026 Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Lake Eola Park. On December 4, 2026, stop by and countdown to the lighting of the City of Orlando's Christmas tree at Washington Plaza. Snack on delicious dishes from food trucks while grooving to live holiday musical performances at the Lake Eola Amphitheater. Santa Claus himself pays a visit, and snowfall in Orlando brings the holiday spirit to life.