well-known singers gal costa and frejat have also graced the stage, and key personalities such as actor edson celulari are selected to play the role of master of ceremonies - each year the organizers chose a different theme and decorate the tree accordingly - as such, one year the theme was 'all the christmases of the world' designed by abel gomes celebrating the four seasons. other themes have included 'a gift to the brazilian family'.

an electronic carillon, specially imported from italy, and similar to that used in st. peter's basilica in the vatican city, play festive songs, as well as the familiar theme song of the tree itself, composed by brothers mark and paulo sergio valle. the songs can be heard from all corners of the lagoon thanks to the advanced system.