12th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Celebration Recap
The 12th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting was an unforgettable evening that brought together hundreds of residents to celebrate the season. Hosted by the Brickell Homeowners Association, this special event was made possible through the generous support of FirstService Residential, Commissioner Eileen Higgins and Hotwire Communications alongside USI Insurance, Christ Fellowship Church Miami, Crossbridge Brickell, Microhub, Best Roofing, Bristol Tower and Gordon School Miami. It was truly a celebration of community spirit and togetherness.
Guests were treated to an exciting array of activities and entertainment throughout the evening. The kids had a blast at the CF Kids Craft Stations, where they could create DIY ornaments legos, watercolor crafts and slime—perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. The South Side Cheerleaders kicked things off with an energetic performance, setting the tone for the night. Santa made a special appearance, spreading holiday cheer and posing for photos with excited children and families. In addition to these festive highlights, we also had a magician who wowed attendees, free food, delicious churros from Latin Cafe Brickell, and bottomless coffee to keep everyone energized. The cotton candy art and balloon artist added extra fun, while an unlimited supply of cookies kept the festive mood going all night. It was an unforgettable evening filled with joy and celebration!
The tree lighting was truly special, with children actively participating in the ceremony, adding a heartfelt touch to the tradition. We were also honored to highlight the Menorah lighting, a cherished tradition celebrated alongside the Gordon School.
This event was made possible thanks to the support of our incredible sponsors:
• FirstService Residentiall, our presenting sponsor for 12 consecutive years!
• USI Insurance, a proud sponsor for the past 12 years.
• Commissioner Eileen Higgins, a dedicated sponsor for the past 6 years.
• Hotwire Communications , investing in every family event hosted by our community for the past 5 years.
• Don’t Look Down Production, our event production company for the past 12 years.
• Henrick Bages and Amir Emacha from Microhub, introducing a new solution to your condo’s mail challenges.
• Christ Fellowship Church Miami who hosted the CF Kids craft stations for the past 5 years.
• Crossbridge Brickell, who brought joy with the face painting station, complimentary parking and the christmas market place that you can enjoy every weekend through the month of December.
• Gordon School Miami with Rabbi Julie Jacobs who lit the menorah and shared their traditions with us all
• Best Roofing and Diana Ollert, who treated attendees with delicious food truck offerings.
• Bristol Tower for their support and the Miami Police Department, who ensured smooth traffic flow and the exciting arrival of Santa.
In addition, the success of the 12th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting would not have been possible without the incredible efforts of our dedicated volunteers. Their hard work and enthusiasm were the backbone of this magical evening, ensuring every detail was executed seamlessly and every guest felt welcomed and cared for.
From setting up the stations to assisting with activities like the CF Kids Craft Stations, manning the check-in table, guiding guests, and supporting Santa’s arrival, our volunteers truly went above and beyond. Their smiles, energy, and willingness to help created the warm and festive atmosphere that made this event unforgettable.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a truly memorable night, and we look forward to many more events in the future!
