- December 4, 2015
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The night's fun started off with a candlelight ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were a big hit among children.
Mia Perez looks up at Santa as she points toward her family.
Dressed as Santa, Carl Setje waves and smiles to passersby as he takes in Light Up Winter Garden.
Plant Street was decked out in colorful lights and Christmas decorations.
Members of the Garden Community Choir sing Christmas songs on the main stage.
Members of the Garden Community Choir sing Christmas songs on the main stage.
Optical fiber glow sticks were handed out to children to play with.
Dressed in her best Christmas attire, Giorget Morrillo stands in line alongside others as she waits to meet Santa.
Helper elf Monica Leamy, left, hands Maddie Fields a candy cane as she and her parents wait in line to see Santa.
Children lined up to get their faces painted.
Stilt walkers stand tall among the crowd as they pose for photos.
Members of the Caroling Co. perform classic Christmas songs on the main stage.
Members of the Caroling Co. perform classic Christmas songs on the main stage.
Glowing Christmas items sold by Illuminations Unlimited by Sandra Dee were on full display.
Winter Garden's Christmas tree was at the center of the night's festivities.
Steve Namiotka snaps a few photos as he and his daughter, Cecilia, enjoy some family time around Winter Garden's Christmas tree.
Adriana Orozco admires the lights and ornaments of Winter Garden's large Christmas tree.
Large, reflective ornaments are illuminated by Christmas lights on the city's Christmas tree.
Sara Mikhno smiles for the camera as she enjoys some one on one time with Santa.
Plant Street was decked out in colorful lights and Christmas decorations.
Gabriel Mertis grips his sled tight as he slides down the snow.
With the flip of a switch, downtown Winter Garden glowed with holiday spirit during the 32nd annual Light Up Winter Garden Friday, Dec. 6.
Locals and visitors filled Plant Street to take in the lighting of the city’s large Christmas tree, before enjoying food and fun.
While face painting, snacks and a sled ride were popular among the children participating in Friday night’s event, nothing was bigger for the youngsters than the opportunity to sit and share their Christmas list with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
