Celebrate the holidays with the Lighting of the Holiday Gator

Students, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” at 5 p.m. this evening on the University Auditorium lawn near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.

This year’s festivities will feature performances by members of three UF student groups — the Gator Marching Band, the UF Sunshine Steelers and the UF Concert Choir — as well as hot chocolate, apple cider and other holiday treats.