DATE CHANGED TO DEC 4TH AT 6 PM. Special Holiday programming starting at 5 PM.

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.