Tree Lighting Ceremony

Downtown Santa Monica will be all dressed up for the holiday season! Join us for the Tree Lighting Ceremony, where Santa himself will light up our official 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
• Samohi Choir
• Lincoln Middle School’s Madrigals
• SMC Emeritus Concert Band

A DJ will keep the holiday party going until 8p!

Holiday Activities:

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