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Photos: UF rings in holiday cheer with lighting of the gator

The University of Florida’s Holiday Gator, a forged steel sculpture located on the lawn outside of University Auditorium, is illuminated n Gainesville. Fla., on Thursday, November 30., 2023. (Ethan Goddard/WUFT News)
The University of Florida’s Holiday Gator, a forged steel sculpture located on the lawn outside of University Auditorium, is illuminated n Gainesville. Fla., on Thursday, November 30., 2023. (Ethan Goddard/WUFT News)

In a festive display of holiday spirit, the University of Florida lit up the Holiday Gator, a striking forged steel sculpture, on Thursday, November 30. This eagerly awaited event, which took place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the University Auditorium, was led by UF President Ben Sasse.

The ceremony, a tradition since 2019, featured performances by the Gator Marching Band, UF Sunshine Steelers and UF Concert Choir, along with holiday treats for all attendees. The event marked a dazzling start to the holiday season for the UF community.

Ethan is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.