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Live music by Lexie Hayden, festive fun for all ages, and community spirit at the heart of Ybor City.
Tree lighting at Centro Ybor in Ybor City, Florida on Nov. 28, 2018. Credit: Michael M. Sinclair / Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Holiday magic is taking over Ybor City as Centro Ybor transforms into a winter wonderland for its Winter Spectacular and Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The free, family-friendly event will feature live music by Lexie Hayden, a one-of-a-kind Santa experience, snowfall from the balconies, and a festive night market filled with local vendors and holiday treasures. Guests can sip hot cocoa, enjoy complimentary cookies, and experience the joy of the season as the Ybor community gathers for an unforgettable evening presented by Ashley and Third Lake Partners, benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
“We are thrilled to host the 15th annual tree lighting at Centro Ybor. For this special milestone, which we are now calling the Centro Ybor Winter Spectacular, we are going bigger, brighter, and louder than ever before with more holiday cheer to truly create a winter wonderland,” said Nic Oberholtzer, asset manager of Centro Ybor.
“As in years past, this celebration is about bringing people to Ybor to kickstart the holiday season. Ybor holds such a special place in the hearts of Tampanians, and we’re honored to have a yearly tradition that helps promote Ybor’s legacy. We are excited to welcome the wonderful Lexie Hayden to perform at Centro Ybor, and we can’t wait to share this spectacular night with everyone.”
Lexie Hayden’s music has earned more than 4 million streams across Apple Music and Spotify, with placements on playlists including New Music Friday Country and CMT Next Women of Country. Her songs have been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The CMT Awards, and ESPN. She has also been a three-time national spotlight artist on Bobby Bones’ Top 30 Countdown.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP via the Centro Ybor Facebook event page and follow @centro_ybor on Instagram for event updates.
Presented by Ashley and Third Lake Partners, benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
This article appears in Nov. 13 – 19, 2025.
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