2026 Tree Lighting Celebration
Orlando, FL
- Date
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026
- Local time
- 5:30 PM EST
- Venue
- Lake Eola Park, Washington Plaza
- Admission
- Free admission
About this event
Orlando’s Tree Lighting Celebration takes place at Lake Eola Park on December 4, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The city’s announcement combines the tree-lighting countdown at Washington Plaza with holiday performances at the amphitheater, food trucks, a Merry Market with more than 30 vendors and a Santa visit.
Admission is free; purchases from vendors are separate. The published park address is 195 North Rosalind Avenue. The city encourages alternatives to driving, including SunRail, shared rides, cycling, carpooling and the free downtown LYMMO circulator. Check transit schedules separately before planning a late-evening return.
Organizer: City of Orlando
Admission details: Free admission, as listed by the City of Orlando. Food, shopping and any optional purchases are separate.
Contact the organizer for accessibility information.
Getting there
195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Open directions ↗Questions & answers
Where is the event?
The City of Orlando lists the event at Lake Eola Park’s Washington Plaza.
When is it?
The city lists the event from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 4, 2026.
Sources & latest check
Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current schedules, admission and availability with the organizer before travel.