Light Up Ocala

Travis Williams and Megan Ambrose gives three-year-old Charlotte Williams a better view during Light Up Ocala in the downtown Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Ocala,, Florida. Covid canceled the event last year so the crowd was large. [Alan Youngblood/Special to the Ocala Gazette]

Thousands of attendees were on hand for the illumination of millions of sparkling lights during one of Ocala’s most-loved annual holiday traditions, which took place the evening of November 20th. The celebration showcased downtown businesses and included live entertainment and numerous vendors.

Kiera Oakleaf, center, and from Left, Cora Oakleaf Knox Oakleaf, and Kali Oakleaf during Light Up Ocala in the downtown Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Ocala,, Florida. Covid canceled the event last year so the crowd was large.
Audio Exchange performs during Light Up Ocala in the downtown Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Ocala,, Florida. Covid canceled the event last year so the crowd was large.
Jesse Greer and Hazel Greer, 1, enjoy the lights during Light Up Ocala in the downtown Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Ocala,, Florida. Covid canceled the event last year so the crowd was large.
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