- March 14, 2025
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Attendees participated in the moving candle-lighting event.
Three-year-old Nicolas De Angulo was careful with his lighted candle.
Mike Yoakum, senior pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, led the group in prayer.
Pastor Melissa Stump of the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, shared the story of Jesus’ birth.
Winter Garden Mayor John Rees always enjoys speaking to residents during the annual Light Up Winter Garden event.
City Commissioner Lisa Bennett lighted a resident’s candle during the ceremony.
Attendees participated in the moving candle-lighting event.
The Rev. Noe Vera Jaimes gave the parting prayer in both Spanish and English.
Alonso Mercado, 2, had the best seat in the house Friday night when the “snow” fell at Light Up Winter Garden.
Boede Land, 2, left, and Beckham Land, 6, were eager to sit on Santa’s lap.
Jazmine Lytle, left, Kailani Moreta and Autumn Moreta were eager to tell Santa Claus their Christmas wishes.
Byron, Jhenesis and Scarleth Monrroy made sure to take a family photo by the Christmas tree in downtown Winter Garden.
Ten-month-old Jovy Ryan Wurm and Mrs. Claus shared a moment.
Dr. John Cappleman; his wife, Kay Cappleman; and their children and grandchildren took part in the lighting ceremony after the crowd counted down to zero.
Valerie Cooper dressed warmly for the annual Light Up Winter Garden event.
Musical performances entertained the crowd during Light Up Winter Garden.
Musical performances entertained the crowd during Light Up Winter Garden.
Attendees participated in the moving candle-lighting event.
Light Up Winter Garden kicked off the holiday season Friday, Dec. 6, with its annual program that includes the telling of the story of Jesus’ birth, liturgical music selections and the beloved candle-lighting and tree-lighting ceremony.
After the ceremony, musical groups entertained the crowds, children and adults had a blast zipping down the ice slides, little ones visited with Santa Claus, vendors sold their holiday goodies and items, and folks stopped at the various photo opportunities for selfies and group pictures.
