The Florida Botanical Gardens will be decked out in its holiday best everyday, from 6pm to 10pm for its annual "Holiday Lights in the Gardens" seasonal celebration. Take a walk through the park to see more than 425,000 twinkling lights amidst the lush tropical landscape. The display features illuminated Christmas trees, palm trees, pavilions and more. Old St. Nick will make an appearance in the garden before heading back to his busy workshop in the North Pole, Dec. 17th-18th and Dec. 21st-23rd, from 6:30pm-9pm.
In addition, the park will host a variety of holiday performances from local musicians, dance troupes and choirs each night. Sing along to carols with such groups as the St. Cecilia Interparochial School, Dwight Bolanowski, Vernon Bryant & Friends, Linda Carter, and Company B Ballet Center.
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