2020 HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE FOR
MOUNT DORA, TAVARES & EUSTIS
There are tons of annual holiday festivities in the area that kick off in November and continue into December. Here are some that Mount Dora Buzz thinks you don't want to miss!
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NOV. 27, 2020: LIGHT UP EUSTIS:
This free party to celebrate the holiday lights of Eustis brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown along with real reindeer, live music, food vendors and more. 5 to 9 p.m. This year there will also be snow and a 75' snow slide for the kids.
This free party to celebrate the holiday lights of Eustis brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown along with real reindeer, live music, food vendors and more. 5 to 9 p.m. This year there will also be snow and a 75' snow slide for the kids.

LIGHT UP MOUNT DORA
The tradition continues in 2020 with downtown Mount Dora being lit up again with over 2 millions lights beginning in mid-November. This year brings some changes, but the impressive light display will go on. Read more
The tradition continues in 2020 with downtown Mount Dora being lit up again with over 2 millions lights beginning in mid-November. This year brings some changes, but the impressive light display will go on. Read more

DEC. 4, 2020: CHRISTMAS WALK
This magical downtown Mount Dora event brings the streets of downtown alive with live holiday entertainment, photos with Santa and a 40-foot lighted musical Christmas tree at Sunset Park. 6-9pm. Downtown stores and restaurants are open late. Check out the local shopping guide here.
This magical downtown Mount Dora event brings the streets of downtown alive with live holiday entertainment, photos with Santa and a 40-foot lighted musical Christmas tree at Sunset Park. 6-9pm. Downtown stores and restaurants are open late. Check out the local shopping guide here.

DEC. 5, 2020: NIGHT OF LIGHTS FOR TYKES
Bring your new unwrapped toy and kick off the holiday season with a beautiful light display and helping Florida children in need. Happy Holidays! This special Toys for Tots collection event is hosted by Mount Dora Marina, the largest private display of Christmas lights and decorations in Central Florida. On this night the marina opens its gates from 6 to 9 p.m. for families to walk the grounds to view the festive display up close. Admission is one new unwrapped toy. 148 Charles Street, downtown Mount Dora lakefront. More info
Bring your new unwrapped toy and kick off the holiday season with a beautiful light display and helping Florida children in need. Happy Holidays! This special Toys for Tots collection event is hosted by Mount Dora Marina, the largest private display of Christmas lights and decorations in Central Florida. On this night the marina opens its gates from 6 to 9 p.m. for families to walk the grounds to view the festive display up close. Admission is one new unwrapped toy. 148 Charles Street, downtown Mount Dora lakefront. More info

DEC. 5, 2020: TAVARES CHRISTMAS PARADE & CELEBRATION
Typically, the first Saturday in December, this free, annual happening takes place in downtown Tavares with a parade that begins at 5 p.m downtown, followed by a celebration in Wooton Park. Enjoy live music, Santa's arrival via seaplane, a giant snow globe, a Christmas movie in the park and more.
Typically, the first Saturday in December, this free, annual happening takes place in downtown Tavares with a parade that begins at 5 p.m downtown, followed by a celebration in Wooton Park. Enjoy live music, Santa's arrival via seaplane, a giant snow globe, a Christmas movie in the park and more.

DEC 1, 2, & 3, 2020: MOUNT DORA SANTA TOUR
Every year Santa and Mrs. Claus visits Mount Dora neighborhoods with help of Mount Dora's police and fire departments. His motorcade of emergency vehicles delights children and adults as it travels through neighborhoods with lights and sirens from approximately 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. Santa will go through downtown on the first night making a stop at Donnelly Park and tour various residential neighborhoods. It’s a holiday tradition that grew from 1 day to 3!
Every year Santa and Mrs. Claus visits Mount Dora neighborhoods with help of Mount Dora's police and fire departments. His motorcade of emergency vehicles delights children and adults as it travels through neighborhoods with lights and sirens from approximately 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. Santa will go through downtown on the first night making a stop at Donnelly Park and tour various residential neighborhoods. It’s a holiday tradition that grew from 1 day to 3!

DEC. 5, 2020: MOUNT DORA CHRISTMAS PARADE
Typically the first Saturday in December, this traditional small town parade starts at 10 a.m. on Donnelly Street and continues through downtown Mount Dora. This is a free event.
Typically the first Saturday in December, this traditional small town parade starts at 10 a.m. on Donnelly Street and continues through downtown Mount Dora. This is a free event.

SNOW IN THE PARK; POSTPONED
Snow typically falls on the second Saturday in December and children can enjoy free sledding and ice skating in downtown Mount Dora's Donnelly Park. The event is free and the fun starts at 3 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. (see video)
Snow typically falls on the second Saturday in December and children can enjoy free sledding and ice skating in downtown Mount Dora's Donnelly Park. The event is free and the fun starts at 3 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. (see video)

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Status TBD
Lake Concert Band will perform a free concert of holiday classics at Mount Dora Community Building. Monetary donations for Lake Care Food Pantry will be accepted to help less fortunate families in Lake County. 7-9 p.m.
Lake Concert Band will perform a free concert of holiday classics at Mount Dora Community Building. Monetary donations for Lake Care Food Pantry will be accepted to help less fortunate families in Lake County. 7-9 p.m.
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