Easter Sunrise Service

Experience the glory of Easter as the sun rises across Iron Mountain. Service will include carillon music, sacred hymns, and an inspirational message. Gates open at 6 a.m. and the service begins at 7 a.m. Free admission to all until 8:00 a.m. The first Easter Sunrise Service was held in 1927, and in 2026 Bok Tower Gardens will host its 100th service atop Iron Mountain, celebrating 99 years of an enduring and beloved tradition.

Event Date & Time

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Gates Open at 6 a.m.
Service begins at 7 a.m.
Complimentary Admission ends at 8 a.m.

Location

The Singing Tower

Price

Free Admission
No Registration required

Gardens’ Carillonneur Geert D’hollander will begin the celebration at 6:30 a.m. with a selection of seasonal compositions performed on the 60-bell Singing Tower carillon. At 7 a.m., Bogpiper Ben Pugh will perform the processional and Pastor Babers of Parkview Christian Life Center of Haines City, FL will deliver the inspirational Easter message. The service will conclude with a short celebratory postlude concert performed by D’hollander on the 60-bell Singing Tower carillon. The Entrance Gate, Visitor Center, and The Shop at Bok (for motorized cart rental) will open at 6:00 a.m. Donations are encouraged.

Easter Unlimited Breakfast Buffet at the Blue Palmetto Cafe
Breakfast Buffet Served from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.*
Easter Buffet Tickets

Scrambled Eggs Bar featuring Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, and Hot Sauces
Crispy Bacon & Country Sausage Links
Assorted Breakfast Pastries
Freshly Diced Fruit
Buttery Grits with Shredded Cheese

Buffet ticket includes Beverage:
Hot Coffee, Florida’s Natural Orange Juice, Iced Tea, and Fountain Drinks

* Please Note *
Blue Palmetto Café regular menu will not be available until 10 a.m.
Grab & Go items will be available for purchase.

 

Please Note:

To assist Bok Tower Gardens with the rising costs of online transactions, a small processing fee is required for to confirm your registration.

Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase at boktower.org, in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222. All programs and classes promptly begin at stated time and visitors are encouraged to arrive at least 10 minutes before class begins for check-in. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the class start time. Culinary events are demonstration based and late arrivals may not be accommodated. For classes held after 5 pm, the entrance gate will stay open for an additional 30 minutes after the start time. Once the gate closes, late arrivals will not be admitted. Due to the nature of culinary events held at the Outdoor Kitchen, Bok Tower Garden may attempt, but cannot guarantee, to accommodate food allergies. Dogs are not permitted at any educational program.