Downtown Tampa is about to get lit up.

On Friday, November 30th, Tampa’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place in Curtis Hixon Park. Mayor Buckhorn will light the tree at 8pm and the event starts at 6pm.

In addition to the tree lighting there will be:

Live Music by Late Night Brass Band

A Special Performance by American Idol’s Michael “Big Mike” Lynche

A Christmas Market with Sweet Treats and Gifts

A Screening of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (starting immediately after the tree lighting)

Even more, Tampa’s Downtown on Ice Skating Rink will be open until 10pm.

Concessions will be available all night.

Admission to the event is free.