I-Drive Business Improvement District Hosts Official Holiday Tree Lighting at ICON Park

ORLANDO, Fla. - Nov. 12, 2024 - PRLog -- The holiday season is the most magical time of the year in Central Florida, and there's one staple that signals the start of the holiday season in Orlando — the I-Drive Business Improvement District's official holiday tree shining under The Orlando Eye at ICON Park!

At 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, a ceremony will take place to celebrate the lighting of the 50-foot holiday tree decorated from top to bottom. Local celebrities and officials, including Mayor Jerry L. Demings, will gather to flip the switch that will make lights dance on the beautiful tree and signal the start of the holiday season on International Drive.

The event will feature performances from Emcee and vocalist Jonathan McFadden, the Dr. Phillips High School Dance Magnet Program performing excerpts from the Nutcracker, and special appearances by the Grinch, the Gingerbread Man, and Santa's Elves.

The world-famous Blue Man Group is also set to make a surprise appearance at the destination's annual tree lighting event with their own distinctive kind of holiday "help."

The beloved lighting ceremony will transform from classic to creative as the blue men plan to crash the event, interrupting the Mayor and county officials to help flip the switch in an explosion of colorful celebration and fun.

Blue Man Group were invited as special guests for this year's ceremony, as they prepare to open their new show and custom-built theater at ICON Park opening April 3, 2025. Full of both new scenes and classic favorites, the show will feature Blue Man Group's unique blend of high-energy live music, creative art, and comedic audience interactions. The Blue Man Store is now open at ICON Park, and tickets are on sale now at Blueman.com

Following the ceremony, snow will fall on The Lawn from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. During this time guests can also experience the flavors of the season brought to you by Pepsi. The Pepsi holiday pop up on the lawn will provide tastings, giveaways, activities, and more!

To add to the festivities, guests can also visit The Santa Workshop Experience located inside The Wheelhouse to meet Santa and take festive family photos. Reservations for The Santa Workshop Experience are required in advance – Click here (https://thesantaworkshopexperience.square.site/?fbclid=PA...) to book your tickets now.

"As the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, ICON Park is proud to host the I-Drive Business Improvement District's official holiday tree again," said Chris Jaskiewicz, president and CEO of ICON Park. "We welcome locals and tourists alike to enjoy all of the amazing holiday experiences across International Drive and look forward to creating magical memories this season."