The Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights will make the holiday season a bit brighter with a blend of music, lights, and projection mapping displays that celebrate the rich tapestry of international holiday traditions intended to captivate audiences of all ages. The festival will feature 6 nights of live performances with 11 total concerts spanning a variety of genres and will include appearances by holiday characters such as Santa Claus, Elsa (Frozen) and the Grinch. Shows will take place at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM each evening. There will be 1 afternoon concert at 5:00 PM that will celebrate the New Year in a grand, orchestral concert on January 1st. The innovative use of projection mapping technology combined with music will create exciting and memorable experiences for all to enjoy. The technology creates vibrant imagery onto 5 iconic buildings along Ocean Drive including The Betsy.