Seasonal & Holidays

Ybor City To Host 11th Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony Wednesday

The 11th annual Ybor City holiday tree-lighting will take place Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Centro Ybor, 1600 E 7th Ave.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will light the tree at 7 p.m.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will light the tree at 7 p.m. (PamElla Lee Photography (https://www.facebook.com/PamEllaLeePhotography))

TAMPA, FL — It's the perennial sign that the holiday season is officially underway in Ybor City.

The 11th annual Ybor City holiday tree-lighting will take place Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Centro Ybor, 1600 E 7th Ave.

Hosted by the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce, the event will include live holiday entertainment from 6 to 7 p.m., the tree lighting with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor at 7 p.m., and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free cookies and hot chocolate from 7 to 8 p.m.

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