The I-Drive District lights its towering holiday tree at ICON Park on Friday, Nov. 20, with live performances and Blue Man Group as the special guest. It’s free.
Quick Facts
- When: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Where: ICON Park, 8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- Cost: Free
- Getting there: I-RIDE Trolley Red Line stop 14 (northbound) or Green Line stop G8 (southbound)
International Drive has its own holiday kickoff, and it doesn’t take a theme-park ticket. On Friday, Nov. 20, the I-Drive District holds its annual Holiday Tree Lighting at ICON Park. It’s a free evening of live performances, and the main event is a towering tree switching on.
Who flips the switch
The district says this year’s special guest is Blue Man Group, who will help light the tree. Expect live holiday performances before the big moment. The district hasn’t posted a full run of show, so plan to be there for the 6 p.m. start.
How to make a night of it
The lighting is at 6 p.m., early enough to fit in before dinner on I-Drive. If you’d rather skip parking, the district says two I-RIDE Trolley stops serve ICON Park: Red Line stop 14 heading north and Green Line stop G8 heading south. The trolley may be running a limited schedule, so check IRideTrolley.com before you count on it.
Why We’re Hyped
Most of the big holiday spectacle on the south side of the county sits behind a ticket booth. This one doesn’t. A free tree lighting with Blue Man Group on hand gives families a no-cost way to start the season, with dinner on I-Drive right after.
The Details
- Event: I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting (annual)
- Date and time: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Location: ICON Park, 8375 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- Admission: Free
- Entertainment: Live performances; special guest Blue Man Group helps light the tree
- Presented by: I-Drive District (International Drive Business Improvement District)
- Trolley: I-RIDE Trolley Red Line stop 14 (northbound) · Green Line stop G8 (southbound)
- Official info: I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting · I-Drive holiday events calendar
