- December 4, 2025
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Trinity Koeff was all smiles as she added frosting to her gingerbread house.
Ocoee City Commissioners were tasked with lighting the Christmas tree.
Jeremiah and Kayla Samuels struck a pose in front of the ornament wall.
Children laughed with delight as they went for a spin on the Lickety-Split ride.
Maliyah Dixon proudly showed off the candy cane painted on her face.
Many families came to the event to take photos with the Christmas tree. Back, from left: Karen Waeiss, Kayla Sexton, Josua Juliao and Serina Santos. Front, from left: Joshua Juliao, Tresyn Sexton and Nevaeh Amador.
Nicholas Brown was excited for the face painting.
Students of the Ocoee High School jazz band played some sweet melodies inside the Lakeshore Center.
Bryson Watson smiled and waved as he scaled the rock-climbing wall.
Jamel Watson reached new heights on the rock-climbing.
After leading Santa and Mrs. Claus in a musical entrance, the Ocoee High jazz band students took a moment to pose for photos with them.
Tyler, Beverly and Joyce made lasting memories.
The Wise family — Heath, Donald, Peyton, Candy and Melissa — enjoyed checking out the festive decorations inside the Withers-Maguire House.
It was an evening of holiday cheer at the City of Ocoee’s Holiday Tree Lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event was held in downtown Ocoee at the city’s Lakeshore Center and at the Withers-Maguire House. Attendees got to enjoy rides, arts and crafts, roasting marshmallows, a gingerbread house decorating contest and live music performed by Ocoee High School band students. Santa and Mrs. Claus even made an appearance to hear what local children wanted for Christmas. The highlight of the evening was the tree-lighting ceremony led by the Ocoee City Commission in front of the Withers-Maguire House.
