Parrish Healthcare Invites Community to Annual Gift of Light Celebration — A Beloved Holiday Tradition for Families

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (November 18, 2025)—Parrish Healthcare and the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation invite the community to their annual Gift of Light community celebration, presented by Josh and Laura Norris. The event will take place on Thursday, December 4, from 5–7:30PM at Parrish Medical Center located at 951 North Washington Avenue in Titusville, Florida.

This free, family-friendly event has grown from a simple tree lighting more than 30 years ago into one of North Brevard’s most cherished holiday traditions, attracting thousands of attendees each year.

Holiday magic fills the air with the lighting of Parrish Healthcare’s spectacular Christmas tree, followed by a breathtaking fireworks display sponsored by Injury Centers of Brevard. This annual event marks the joyful beginning of the Holiday season.

Guests can enjoy an evening full of live entertainment, including festive stilt walkers and performances by Astronaut High School Jazz Band, Courageous Kicks Taekwondo, Jackson Middle School Choir, Keegan Performance Center Dance Studio, Titusville High School Orchestra and the Titusville Playhouse. The evening’s master of ceremonies will be Steven Heron, Artistic and Creative Executive Director of the Titusville Playhouse.

Children and families will also have an opportunity to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo and to share their Christmas wishes, warm up with complimentary hot chocolate, explore Santa’s Workshops with free crafts, a cookie decorating station, face painting, balloon art and more! The park will glow with market lighting and decorated tents, creating a magical winter wonderland. Food will also be available for purchase beginning at 4:30PM from six local food trucks.

This event is made possible through the generous support of community partners, including Josh and Laura Norris, Injury Centers of Brevard/Dr. Nick and Jennifer Trastelis, Deveraux Advanced Behavioral Health: Sponsored by Judy Housel, St. Francis Hospice, Florida Health Care Plans, Graphic Press Printing Services, The Broome Law Firm, P.A./Chris and Kelley Broome, Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, VITAS Healthcare, among others.

Parrish Healthcare and the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation also thank the City of Titusville, Titusville Police Department and Titusville Fire Department for their continued presence and support of this annual event.

To honor a loved one by placing a light on the grand Christmas tree, please contact the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation by calling (321) 269-4066 or visit their website at parrishmedfoundation.com/donate.

Parrish Healthcare also encourages attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to the event to support the United North Brevard Food Pantry. The first 200 attendees who bring a non-perishable food item to the North Brevard Charities tent, located in the park at Gift of Light, will receive a festive holiday gift.

Come celebrate the season with family, friends and neighbors in our North Brevard community as we light up the night with joy, community and holiday cheer!

For additional information on Gift of Light, please visit parrishhealthcare.com/giftoflight or contact the event organizers by email at communications@parrishmed.com.