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Happy Holidays! San Francisco Sunday, Nov. 22,
2009 Pier 39's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa always draws a crowd. The festive multi-cultural celebration showcases Christmas, Chanukah and Kawanzaa — Bay Area groups will perform seasonal favorites from around the world. Meet some of your favorite Disney friends 2-4pm. Live Holiday entertainment 2-5pm. Pier 39's Tree Lighting Celebration takes place in the Entrance Plaza — its 400 ornaments, 500 multi-colored bows and 2,000 twinkling lights will be illuminated at 5:30pm. 415-705-5500
Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 Holiday festivities include free live musical entertainment for the entire family throughout the day. Bring your kids to see Santa Claus at the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Arrive early for a good spot because it gets VERY crowded. Last year, the square was packed with spectators.
Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at 5:30pm in the West Plaza of Ghirardelli Square. The Square's spectacular 35-ft Holiday tree will be trimmed with ribbons, ornaments and over 2,500 sparkling lights. 415-775-5500
Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping and visit Union Square for its annual "day-after Thanksgiving" Macy's Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6-6:30pm. Free admission. Fun all-day festivities begin at noon. Arrive early because it gets VERY crowded. Last year, Union Square and the surrounding areas were filled with thousands of spectators — it was one of the largest crowds we've ever seen in San Francisco for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. 415-393-3459
See more FUN pictures of Macy's Union Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Children of Blue Bear School of Music, the San Francisco Girls Chorus, Dick Bright Orchestra and 2 special guests will light the Holiday Tree on the plaza in front of 555 California Street. Live music and holiday entertainment. 4:30-5:30pm
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Santana Row Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 Santana Row Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place between 7:30-8pm at Park Valencia (on Olin Avenue), near Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant. Enjoy fun Holiday festivities throughout Santana Row from 6:30-9pm — live holiday music and performances, special appearances by Santa Claus and the Grinch... and the lighting of the 40-ft Christmas tree in Valencia Park. 408-551-4611 Friday, Dec 4,
2009 Los Altos Tree Lighting takes place on Dec. 4, 2009 in downtown Los Altos. Holiday
Carriage Rides 650-949-5282 Steinbeck Plaza Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 Cannery Row Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at 6pm at Steinbeck Plaza. Fun Holiday festivities include live reindeer, costumed carolers, music and activities 3-6pm. Free to the public. Visit with Santa (after tree lighting) until 9pm. 831-649-6690 San Rafael Friday, Nov. 27 San Rafael Parade of Lights & Winter Wonderland — Fun event starts at 12 noon with free Snow-Sledding and kids activities, followed by Holiday Marketplace at 2pm and the Parade at 5:30pm. After the parade, Santa Claus, Ms Claus, the Mayor of San Rafael and other costumed characters arrive at City Plaza for official Tree Lighting Ceremony. 800-310-6563 Napa Wednesday, Nov. 25 Saturday, Nov 28 "Bright Lights/Holiday Cheer" includes three miles of LED Christmas lights in downtown Napa. Tree Lighting Party takes place on Wednesday, November 25th in Veterans Park (corner of Third and Main) at approximately 6pm. Live entertainment includes dancing performances and a cappella choir leading the crowd in singing Christmas carols — free hot chocolate and cookies... The Napa Christmas Parade will begin at 5pm on Saturday, November 28th on First Street in Napa. Pre-Parade entertainment at 4pm. The Parade begins on First Street at Franklin and ends at the Oxbow Public Market. Enjoy live entertainment and a visit with Santa — free hot chocolate and cookies... Rain or shine. Both events are free and open to the public. Parking available in Downtown Napa 707-257-0322 Yountville Friday, Nov. 27 Yountville Festival of Lights — Fun all-day festival with food, wine and entertainment. Enjoy a visit with Santa Claus, carolers and horse-drawn carriage rides. Fun festivities 2-6pm. Shops will stay open for late Holiday shopping. Yountville Lighting at 5:30pm. 707-944-0904 Jack London Square Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 Celebrate the Holiday Season along Oakland's waterfront — Jack London Square Lights Up the Holidays. Fun activities include the Oakland Children's Holiday Parade floats and costume characters. Holiday Lights installation switched on at 6pm. Festive holiday music performed by the Oakland Symphony Orchestra. Note: There is no actual Christmas Tree lighting. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 Special performance by the Oakland Symphony Orchestra begins at 5:30pm. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 Jelly Belly Tree Lighting Ceremony usually takes place on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. Enjoy FUN live entertainment, Candy Factory Tours. Character Parade, free face-painting, free cookies, cider and cocoa... and the arrival of Santa to the Visitor Center at Jelly Belly Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Free admission. *Date and time subject to change.
Be sure to call ahead to confirm. New
York City
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 The annual Rockefeller
Center The Tree Lighting Ceremony is an annual star-studded event, featuring celebrity appearances and live entertainment. The world-famous event is broadcast live on NBC 7-9pm. Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting takes place at approx. 8:55pm on Dec 2nd. Note: Tree Lighting always takes place the Wednesday after Thanksgiving. Note: After Dec 2, tree will be lit daily 5:30am-11:30pm; all day on Christmas (24 hrs) and from 5:30am-9pm on New Year's Eve. The world's most famous tree will be on display until January 7, 2010. 212-632-3975 |
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