The air is crisp, the festive spirit is palpable, and the annual
I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting event is just around the corner! There’s no arguing
International Drive is the place to be during the holidays, so save the date and join us on
December 1st to kick off the holiday season in the heart of Orlando!
On December 1st, join the I-Drive District for
our popular annual
Tree Lighting event for the perfect family celebration to kick off the holiday season! Enjoy
watching as we deck the halls and light up the sky with a dazzling 50-ft
Holiday Tree! The festivities kick-off at 6 PM at
ICON Park, Orlando’s Largest Outdoor Entertainment District, and it promises to be an
evening filled with singing, dancing, live performances, special guest
appearances and special holiday surprises for the ultimate kick-off to the holiday season in the heart of
Orlando!
Whether you lay out a blanket on The Lawn at
ICON Park to enjoy the twinkling lights and holiday vibes, or you grab dinner
at some of the popular dining spots around ICON Park like
Uncle Julio's or
Yard House where you can dig into a delicious al fresco meal on their large outdoor patios
for a front row seat to the event festivities - the possibilities are endless
for an evening that is sure to have everyone in your crew feeling the holiday
cheer. Get all the details
here.
But the celebrations
don't stop there: Make a day of it! There are plenty of ways to embrace all the
festive fun that makes the holiday season so special! Check out these other
holiday happenings along I-Drive for a merry day spent making new memories
in Orlando’s Most Dynamic Neighborhood!
Santa has set up shop at ICON Park!
Through December 24th,
families can partake in the joyous
Santa Workshop Experience, an annual event that has delighted thousands of children
over the past few years, and has been said to be second only to a visit to the
North Pole. Step into The Wheelhouse at ICON Park that has been transformed
into a winter wonderland!
Kids can meet Santa, snap
cherished holiday photos, and enjoy complimentary rides at some of ICON Park’s
most ICONic rides! Like a free ride on The Wheel in a private capsule that has
been decked out with holiday flare, a free spin on the new Carousel on The
Promenade, and even access to the VIP no-wait line! Adults accompanying the
child can also enjoy 50% off their tickets to The Wheel, so everyone can get in
on the fun!
Don’t forget! You can
sync your phone to the capsule’s Bluetooth system to enjoy your favorite
holiday songs while enjoying breathtaking views of the area from 400-ft up!
This is a fan-favorite holiday tradition, so be sure to make a reservation in
advance. Get all the details
here.
And on December 1st,
they’ll be hosting their
ornament painting event from 11 am to 10 pm, so you can enjoy this festive
activity with the family, while slurping down tasty treats and fueling up on
delicious diner-American favorites before you head to ICON Park for the
Tree
Lighting event!
Pre-Game at
The Hampton Social before kicking off the
festivities at ICON Park, with a special holiday-themed cocktail! Through December
31st, The Hampton Social at
Pointe Orlando will be offering a limited-time
cocktail called the Mistletoe Kiss!
Happy Hour at The Hampton Social is Monday
through Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm, so enjoy sipping on your Mistletoe Kiss
cocktail for a steal, and know that for every Mistletoe Kiss cocktail sold
during December, Tito’s Vodka will donate $1 to the Giving Kitchen, for up to
$3,000 in donations! It’s the perfect opportunity to cheers to the season while
spreading holiday joy, and also a great spot to enjoy some spirits before
heading to ICON Park to catch the
Tree Lighting! Learn more
here.
The festive fun at the
Tree Lighting event is
sure to have you feeling the holiday spirit, and once the event comes to close,
you may find yourself looking to keep the festive fun going strong! If this is
you, a stop at
IceBar Orlando for an end cap is sure to be the perfect ode to the holiday season! Bundle up
in gloves, sweaters, jackets, and scarves, and head into Orlando’s only ice
bar, home to the Largest Permanent IceBar in the World! Enjoy signature
cocktails, delectable bites in the Fire Lounge, or if you’re avoiding the
winter weather, relish in the perfect Florida winter weather on their Polar
Patio. However, you decide to enjoy IceBar, it’s sure to have you feeling all
the winter vibes while right here in Orlando!
As the holiday season approaches, mark your
calendar and join us for the beloved
I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting in the heart of Orlando - a tradition that promises joy, laughter, and
the creation of unforgettable holiday memories. And be sure to browse a full
list of
holiday events along International Drive Orlando for a season filled with merriment and new
memories.
Join
us as we celebrate the magic of the season on
International Drive Orlando, where festive fun and holiday-inspired events await around every corner!