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.