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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 🎅🏻

• “Snowfall” on the Promenade ❄️

• Holiday Market for all your holiday gifts & essentials 🎁🛍️

• Holiday-themed crafts for all ages 🖍️

• Holiday goodies and giveaways 💝

• Hot cocoa ☕

• Photo Op with Big Blue Bus' wrapped bus 🚍

• Holiday dance party 🕺🏽🩰

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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