That's a Wrap! Christmas on Las Olas 2025

Each year, Christmas on Las Olas reminds me why this community is so special. As Executive Director of the Las Olas Association, I have the unique privilege of watching this event take shape from the earliest planning stages to the final sparkling lights and I’m humbled by the incredible people who come together to make it happen. Christmas on Las Olas 2025 was no exception. It was joyful, lively, heartfelt, and filled with the kind of holiday magic that only happens when an entire village works together.

What makes this event extraordinary isn’t just the crowds, the music, or the festive energy on the boulevard, but the dedication behind the scenes. Dozens of partners, business owners, performers, volunteers, crews, and neighbors pour their time, talent, and patience into creating a night that feels effortless to the public but takes months of collaboration to bring to life. I see the late-night planning calls, the early-morning walk-throughs, the emails, the adjustments, the creative ideas, and the countless moments where someone steps up simply because they care about this community. That spirit is what makes Christmas on Las Olas truly shine.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors—each one listed proudly on our page—who play an essential role in making this event possible year after year. Their generosity and belief in what Christmas on Las Olas means to Fort Lauderdale allow us to grow, innovate, and continue offering experiences that residents and visitors look forward to all season long. Whether they supported our stages, activations, entertainment, décor, or community programming, their partnership is at the heart of this celebration. We truly could not do this without them.

But the magic doesn’t stop with our sponsors. The boulevard businesses who opened their doors with warmth and excitement, the performers who brought incredible energy to our stages, the production teams who managed every detail with professionalism and grace, and the volunteers who gave their time with huge smiles, each of you gave a piece of yourselves to make this year unforgettable. Your kindness, talent, and patience are felt in every corner of the event.

Christmas on Las Olas has always been about connection from neighbors seeing each other, families making memories, friends returning year after year, to newcomers discovering the magic for the first time. Watching thousands of people walk the boulevard, share moments, enjoy the entertainment, and celebrate the season is something that fills my big heart with so much gratitude. It is an honor to steward this tradition and to watch it evolve in ways that bring even more joy to our community.

And as we wrap up this year’s festivities, I can say with full confidence that we can’t wait to do it all again. With this community behind us, the future of Christmas on Las Olas will only continue to grow brighter, merrier, and more magical. Cheers & Happy Holidays!