This year, the City of Clermont kicked off its 32nd Annual Light Up Clermont celebration on Saturday, November 27 with an Enchanted Forest of decorated trees at Victory Pointe. Over 40 Christmas trees were all first installed by the City of Clermont event staff and the city’s Public Services staff. Each of the participating sponsors creatively decorated their trees to showcase their own organization.

(Photo by Larry Oskin)
  • Clermont Vet Center won Best Overall Tree,
  • Clermont Garden Club won Most Enchanted Forest Themed Tree,
  • Sommer Sports won Most Creative Tree, and the
  • Procurement Department won Best City of Clermont Department Tree.

  • courtesy of Chuck Seaver
The public can explore the Holiday Enchanted Forest, open daily until 10 p.m. through Jan. 3, at Victory Pointe Park, 938 Victory Way.  (Visit The Enchanted Forest to see more decorated trees)

On Friday, December 3 the annual tree lighting celebration took place in Downtown Clermont at City Hall Park. City Mayor Tim Murry lit the tree at City Hall Park, followed by live holiday music, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Clermont City Center.

VIDEO OF LIGHT UP CLERMONT

Pictured: Mayor Tim Murry, Council Member Michelle Barnard Pines and City Manager Brian Bulthuis (watch the Light Up Clermont Video)

There were carolers singing up and down Montrose Street and Light Up Center Lake holiday lighted displays will remain for everyone to view throughout the holidays. The displays can be seen from SR 50, between 8th Street and West Ave.

VIDEO OF CLERMONT CHRISTMAS PARADE!

On Saturday, December 4, the fun continued with the annual Clermont Christmas Parade. All Parade entries competed for awards including Best Themed, Gnome for the Holiday, and more. The parade featured the Mayor, City Council, and the Grand Marshal Kaylin Whitney an Olympic gold medalist from Clermont.

There were over 50 groups and organizations marching through downtown Clermont.
Awards were given to:
  • Best in Show: East Ridge High School Marching Knights
  • Best Adult Float: 1. South Lake Hospital 2. Central Florida Hope Center
  • Best Juvenile Float: 1. South Lake OBGYN    2.South Lake Little League
  • Best Decorated Vehicle: 1. Lincoln Park Rams 2.Tiny Camper Company
  • High School Marching Band: 1. East Ridge HS Marching Knights  2. Lake Minneola Band
  • Best Performing Group: 1. Shooting Stars School of Dance   2. Clermont Academy of Dance
  • Best Marching Group: 1.501st Legion 2. East Ridge Middle School Band

Saturday evening the Holiday spirit continued with two free performances of the Lessons & Carols Concert, presented by Montverde Academy at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Showtimes are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Cookies and Cocoa will be held on Saturday, December 10 in Downtown Clermont from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Local community talent will entertain throughout the night at the main stage in City Hall Park.

Mail your Letters to Santa

Santa’s mailbox that sends letters directly to the North Pole, is located at the Enchanted Forest of Trees so that children of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa. The mailbox will be available until 12/20/21. Do not forget to include your address on your letters because Santa will write you back!

 Gnome For The Holiday!

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