- December 4, 2025
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Marshall Johnson, 4, enjoyed taking a ride on Matthew the horse.
Todd Pegram of MTP DJ Productions kept the music and games going throughout the night.
Alec Nachtsheim loved playing pop-up laser tag.
Guests could take a horse-drawn carriage ride around Bill Breeze Park.
Aria Luna Gari, 3, sat patiently to get a butterfly face painting.
Olivia Laliberte was first in line to meet Santa Claus.
The Laliberte family had a great time enjoying the festivities. From left: Patti, Mike, Olivia and Gena.
Ryleigh and Easton Handley were excited to try roasting marshmallows.
The Withers-Maguire House was decked out for the holidays.
Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson brought the city commissioners on stage to help with the lighting of the tree.
Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson and city commissioners cheered after lighting the tree.
The Ocoee High School choir sang festive tunes.
City of Ocoee staff and deejay Todd Pegram pose for a photo in front of the newly lit tree. From left: Commissioner John Grogan, Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen, Todd Pegram, Mayor Rusty Johnson, Commissioner Richard Firstner and Commissioner Joel Keller.
Ocoee city staff enjoyed being a part of the tree lighting. From left: Commissioner John Grogan, Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen, Commissioner Joel Keller, Mayor Rusty Johnson and Commissioner Richard Firstner.
Visitors to the Withers-Maguire House waited in line to go upstairs.
Friends of Ocoee History Preservation President Ken Lasseter told guests the story of the candy cane and showed them a tree decorated with citrus ornaments and old Ocoee citrus labels.
Friends of Ocoee History Preservation member Jan Thurmond told guests about the traditional Christmas dining room.
Friends of Ocoee History Preservation member Lillian Lasseter showed guests around the kitchen.
OCOEE As snow — soap bubbles — filled the air, many Ocoee residents were inspired by the holiday spirit Saturday, Dec. 3, during the city of Ocoee’s fourth annual tree lighting. Festivities included face painting, pony rides, food trucks, bounce houses, laser tag, horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and tours of the historical Withers-Maguire House. The Ocoee High School choir sang carols as the city staff helped officially ring in the holiday season by lighting the tree in front of the house. Afterward, guests could make their way into the house for cookies and a tour.
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