Official City of Santa Monica Tree Lighting Ceremony

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Downtown Santa Monica!

Experience a magical evening under the stars as Santa lights the Official City of Santa Monica Holiday Tree! The holiday festivities will feature performances by local choirs, a special performance of the Nutcracker, and "snow" on Third Street Promenade. After the ceremony, guests of all ages are invited to take FREE photos with Santa, make holiday-themed crafts, and enjoy hot cocoa. A DJ will keep the festivities going with a holiday dance party. All activities at this event are FREE and open to all ages!

Special Performances by:

• Westside Ballet
• Lincoln Middle School Madrigals
• Samohi High School Choirs
• SMC Emeritus Concert Band

Holiday Activities:

• FREE photos with Santa
• “Snowfall” on the Promenade
• Holiday-themed crafts for all ages
• Hot cocoa
• Holiday dance party

The tree lighting will take place on the 1300 Block of Third Street Promenade, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Arizona Avenue.

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