CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY CIRQUE EXPERIENCE

Wednesday, December 1 from 5-8pm

Mercato kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the largest REAL tree in Southwest Florida!

Hosted by ABC-7's Jen Stacy and Greg Parker, the main stage in front of Bravo Italian Kitchen will feature music from Patchouli and dance performances from Dance Arts by Maria, Backstage Dance Academy and Naples Dance Conservatory. Meanwhile, the event lawn comes alive with a mesmerizing quartet of cirque performers.

After the Christmas tree is illuminated, the Southwest Florida Symphony will perform until 8pm in the Holiday Igloo outside Narrative Coffee Roasters.

Keep your eye out for Torrie, the world's tallest elf. She will be handing out individually wrapped pairs of Santa's magic glasses that transform holiday lights into a rainbow kaleidoscope.

Take a stroll through our outdoor market next to Narrative Coffee Roasters to find holiday fun & gifts.  

PARTICIPATING VENDORS
CycleBar--Hot cocoa & candy canes
Guzel International Designs--Turkish home textiles
Just Hangin' Out-- Holiday wreaths
Naples Picasso Flowers-- bouquet arrangements
Oh Wow Candles-- Sweet smelling candles
Pandora-- Meet Pandora's mascot, a Sphynx names Samson & browse through jewelry giftsets.
Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Southwest Florida Symphony
Statement Peace--Sustainable wooden jewelry
Teddy Bear Mobile-- Teddy bears of all kind
Whole Foods
Wholesome Hound-- Gourmet dog treats

Face painting by Florida Clown.

MAIN STAGE
5-6pm: Patchouli
6-7pm: Dance performances by Dance Arts by Maria, Backstage Dance Academy and Etudes de Ballet
7pm (approximate time): Illumination of the Christmas Tree
7-8pm: Southwest Florida Symphony (in front of Narrative Coffee)

EVENT LAWN
5-8pm Cirque Performances