ORLANDO, Fla. — The Christmas season is in full swing.
The city is celebrating with free holiday events throughout December.
From outdoor movies and live performances to decorations, here’s a guide to ringing in the holidays in and around Orlando.
All month long
The Downtown Orlando Partnership, Downtown Arts District Orlando, the Church Street and Thornton Park Orlando Main Streets districts, along with the Downtown Development Board, are hosting "Deck the Downtown" throughout December. Swing by downtown businesses to see an array of festive lights and window decorations.
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Friday, Dec. 6
5 p.m.
Orlando's 72-foot Christmas tree in Lake Eola Park will be lit up with 160,000 animated lights that will come to life during a synchronized light show. The free event will also include live music and performances, vendor booths and food.
Tree-lighting shows take place every night from Dec. 6 through Dec. 22 at 5:45, 6:45, 7:45, 8:45 and 9:45.
Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 22
Santa Claus will be at the Eola House every Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 12
5 p.m.
The College Park Main Street District's Holiday on the Drive will include a snow slide, rock-climbing wall, bungee-jumping stations, horse-drawn wagon rides and more.
Friday, Dec. 13
7 p.m.
The holiday classic "Elf" starring Will Ferrell will be shown at the Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola Park.
Saturday, Dec. 14
7 p.m.
The annual Violectric Holiday Show returns to Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola Park. The concert will feature traditional holiday songs mashed up with classic rock tunes and modern hits.
Friday, Dec. 20
7 p.m.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" starring Jim Carrey will be shown as part of the free holiday movie series at the Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola Park.
Saturday, Dec. 21
7 p.m.
Russian Ballet Orlando will perform Tchaikovsky's arrangement of "The Nutcracker" at Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola Park.
Friday, Dec. 27
7 p.m.
Christmas doesn't end after Dec. 25 here in Orlando. A screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" close out the holiday season at Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola Park.
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