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SANTA MONICA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, LA

  • Third Street Promenade 1351 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA (map)

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Deets: Santa is lighting the tree and taking FREE photos with everyone! Enjoy special performances, hot cocoa, holiday crafts, and more!

Start the holiday season with Santa and a snow experience on Third Street promenade!

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

  • AcaPali Choir

Holiday Activities:

  • FREE photos with Santa ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป

  • โ€œSnowfallโ€ on the Promenade โ„๏ธ

  • Holiday Market for all your holiday gifts & essentials ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

  • Holiday-themed crafts for all ages ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

  • Holiday goodies and giveaways ๐Ÿ’

  • Hot cocoa โ˜•

  • Photo Op with Big Blue Bus' wrapped bus ๐Ÿš

  • Holiday dance party ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฉฐ

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

Hint for the Average Socialite: This is free and open to the public.

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