Photos: New Christmas decor debuts in Central Park
More immersive experiences like a carousel and a tunnel of white lights offer shoppers and diners reasons to linger
Nov. 26, 2024
By Beth Kassab
Later this week a carousel will debut next to City Hall as part of the enhanced Christmas display approved by City Commissioners earlier this year.
The City Commission voted to double the money it spends on the Park Avenue District’s decor to about $200,000. Some of the money was intended as a match for $100,000 the district must raise privately.
More than 150,000 white lights plus new wreaths and a “cathedral of lights” in Central Park debuted earlier this month. The children’s carousel will arrive on Friday. For a full list of holiday events in Winter Park click here.
The district hopes the more immersive decor provides a reason for more shoppers and diners to visit the avenue over the holiday season.
I really dislike the current lighted balls—they look more like FSU decorations than Christmas decor. Bring back the multicolored chicken wire balls of light.
The decorations are an impressive improvement. All the LED lights add such a festive glow to the whole park area. It was a good choice.