- November 2, 2019
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Children from First Baptist Church of Windermere’s Praise Kidz and Power Surge groups joined to sing “Jingle Bells.”
Mayor Jim O’Brien was all smiles with his daughter, Emily, at his first Light Up Windermere event as mayor of the town.
Alessandra Reilly, left, and her mom, Lisa, lit up the night with their festive outfits and accessories.
From left: Allison Raymond, Emilee Logan and Kate Woods of Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance performed the “Marzipan Dance” from “The Nutcracker.”
Paloma Pineda of Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance performed the “Chinese Dance.”
Mia Adatia, left, and her sister Taylor illuminated the evening with their light-up accessories.
Members of the First Baptist Church of Windermere’s choir sang an array of Christmas songs.
Students of Foundation Academy’s chorus sang a medley of popular Christmas and holiday songs.
Michele Nunnelley of Vintage Realty Group gave out hot chocolate during the event.
Mayor Jim O’Brien gathered in front of the town’s light-up Christmas tree with students from Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance. The students assisted O’Brien in the countdown to light up the town.
The Town of Windermere lit up the night at the annual Light Up Windermere event on Friday, Nov. 22. Hundreds of Windermere residents gathered in front of Town Hall to watch 420,000 individual lights illuminate downtown. Attendees also enjoyed choir performances from the members of the First Baptist Church of Windermere and students from Foundation Academy as well as dance performances from students of Elizabeth Parsons School of dance. The event also was held in tandem with the town’s monthly Family Food Truck night, which brought more than a dozen food trucks to the town. It was Mayor Jim O’Brien’s first Light Up Windermere as the mayor of the town.