TAMPA, Fla. — It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Tampa: the city hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting Saturday night.

Despite a slight issue with some of the lower lights, the crowd had plenty of fun, and there was plenty of merriment leading up to event as well.

The annual 2023 Santafest Parade kicked off festivities earlier in the afternoon, where families could enjoy holiday activities at Curtis Hixon Park.

The Winter Park Village was also open and will be through New Year's Day.