December 6th, 2025

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Holidays on Central is the largest holiday celebration in downtown Winter Haven! Head to Central Park on December 6th to kick off your holiday season with some fun! Here’s what you can expect at Holidays on Central this year:

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• Shop with over 100 local vendors, including a partnership with the local favorite Bandit Market

• Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day on the Winter Haven Hospital BayCare stage by Mike Harris, The Chain of Lakes Big Band and our headliner, the king himself, Dwight Icenhower! Dwight and his band are world-renowned Elvis tribute artists and they’ll be performing all of your favorite Elvis holiday tunes and more. You won’t want to miss it!

• Get your Christmas cards ready with free photos with Santa sponsored by the Language and Literacy Academy.

•  Strike a pose in the free photo booth sponsored by Iceberg Home Services.

•  Stop by the info booth throughout the day to pick up free swag like commemorative ornaments sponsored by MD Construction, take home craft kits sponsored by Spring Haven, holiday socks sponsored by Lake Howard Heights, coffee mugs sponsored by Lucille's American Cafe, and market totes sponsored by The Carlton at Lake Dexter and Carlton Arms of Winter Haven.

• Grab some delicious snacks with food trucks, chefs and bakers waiting to serve you!

• Bring the kids to the free craft tent hosted by Heartland Church

Thank you to RMS Cooling for providing luxury portable bathrooms for the event.

• Plus more announcements to come! RSVP to our Facebook event so you don’t miss a thing!

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Applications are currently closed. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, email christine@destroyermedia.com for more info.