On Saturday, the holidays will light up along Lake Dora to kick off a month of holiday events in the city of Mount Dora.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – The historic city of Mount Dora is about to light the town with its 39th annual Light Up Mount Dora event, a spectacle that kicks off the holiday season. Just so many lights, so many different colors, absolutely gorgeous,” said Carol Borst, a resident of Leesburg who has visited Mount Dora. “Mount Dora is a community town and this is a community event,” Mayor Dora Cathy Hoechst said. The mayor said it’s also a special day to show support for the people of Mount Dora. Light Up Mount Dora will be held Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m., with News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve hosting the event.