Light Up Mount Dora switches it up this year

From its quaint holiday charm, beautiful decorations and festive seasonal events, there are many reasons Mount Dora is the best little Christmas Town in Florida.  Perhaps best known during the holidays for its millions of twinkling lights that glisten throughout its downtown, this year Mount Dora is switching up the timing of its long-held tradition of Light Up Mount Dora. 

Instead of the Saturday after Thanksgiving, this year’s event takes place on Saturday, November 23.  The temporary change allows downtown visitors more time to enjoy the holiday lights during a season cut short by Thanksgiving falling at the end of the month.  

The free celebration begins at 4  p.m. in Donnelly Park and festivities will also take place in Elizabeth Evans Park and Sunset Park which are all within walking distance.  A fireworks show over Lake Dora will take place at 6:30 p.m.  ​

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Event Highlights & Schedule

Donnelly Park
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Hosts Chad & Leslye from Magic 107.7 kick off the festivities in the heart of downtown on 5th Avenue and Donnelly Street.

Elizabeth Evans Park
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy live music with a special appearance by Buddy the Elf, and end the evening with a holiday drone display at 7:30 PM. Evans Park is located on the lakefront at 100 N Donnelly Street.

Sunset Park
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Experience the musical Christmas tree lighting, meet Santa for photo opportunities, and cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Dora at 6:30 p.m.  Sunset Park is located at 230 W. 4th Avenue

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Parking Shuttles & Map

Shuttle buses will be available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. to and from the following locations:

• First Baptist Church, 1000 E. 1st Street (Free)
  
• Highland Street Parking Lot, 1250 N. Highland Street (Free)
• Mount Dora Christian Academy, 301 W 13th Avenue (Organization collecting a fee)

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