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Hard to believe but 2019 is fast drawing to a close. So, this December 2019 Calendar of Events in Los Angeles County, courtesy of our colleagues, Catherine, Peggy Sue and Kathleen, at First American Title, is the last one of the year:
BOLD Beverly Hills Holidays | Through Dec. 24
Join us for spectacular lighting displays throughout the City of Beverly Hills. BOLD Holidays features evening shopping on Friday and Saturdays, live entertainment, music, an interactive photo experience and much more! For more information: 800-345-2210 | www.lovebeverlyhills.com/boldbh
Hollywood Christmas Parade | Dec. 1 from 5pm | Hollywood Blvd. between Orange and Highland
Floats, balloons, costume characters, bands, equestrians and celebrities from all genres. For more information: 833-727-2331 | www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org
Downey Christmas Parade | Dec. 1 from 1-2pm | Downey Avenue
“Christmas of Service” For more information: www.downeychamber.org
Gardena Winter Wonderland | Dec. 3 from 4-9pm | 1700 W 162nd Street
Play in the Snow, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Pictures with Santa, Arts & Crafts, S’mores, Hot Chocolate and more! For more information: www.cityofgardena.org
Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival | Dec. 3-8 - See website for schedule | Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Decorated trees, music, crafts, Senior Days, Fashion Show luncheon, Gala dinner and dance with live and silent auction. For more information: 310-517-4606 | www.torrancememorial.org/holidayfestival
Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting | Dec. 4 from 5-8pm | Long Beach Terrace Theater Plaza
Mr. & Mrs. Claus, holiday photo booths, kid train rides, local food trucks, brass band, DJ, choirs, and holiday sweets. For more information: www.visitlongbeach.com
Culver City Tree Lighting Sled-tacular | Dec. 5 from 5-8pm | Culver City Town Plaza
Tree-lighting ceremony, a sledding activity on 25 tons of snow, an appearance by Santa Claus and photo op station, performances by local community groups, jumpers/bouncy houses for the kiddies, a life size snow globe and carnival games. For more information: www.culvercity.org
Baldwin Park Tree Lighting Ceremony | Dec. 5 at 6pm | Esther Snyder Community Center
Special visit from Santa. Performances by East Valley Boys & Girls Club, Julia McNeill Senior Center Carolers, Mariachi Superior de Mexico, Pualani’s Polynesian Dancers, Baldwin Park Unified School District School Choir. For more information: www.baldwinpark.com
Claremont Holiday Promenade & Tree Lighting | Dec. 6 from 5-8pm | Claremont Village & Depot
Live entertainment, a magnificent tree lighting ceremony, and a visit from Santa Claus. Village business will be participating as holiday cheer stops and will be providing holiday treats. For more information: www.ci.claremont.ca.us
La Puente Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony | Dec. 6 at 6:30pm | La Puenta Community Center to City Hall
Join us for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall at the conclusion of the parade. For more information: www.lapuente.org
Lomita Christmas Tree Lighting | Dec. 6 at 5:30pm | City Hall Front Lawn
For more information: www.lomita.com
Lights on Temple City | Dec. 6 from 5-9pm | Temple City Park: 9701 Las Tunas Dr.
Visit Frosty the Snowman and Santa! Festivities include sled rides, arts and crafts, food booths, and more! For more information: www.ci.temple-city.ca.us
Monterey Park Holiday Snow Village | Dec. 6 from 6-9pm | Barnes Park Amphitheater
Following the tree lighting, attendees will be entertained by holiday music, snow play with two sled runs and a 900 square foot play area. The event will also have refreshments, a chance to take your picture with Santa and a Christmas tree raffle. For more information: www.montereypark.ca.gov
Agoura Hills Holiday Boutique | Dec. 6-7 - Fri 5-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm / Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center
The City of Agoura Hills would like to invite you to visit our artisan vendors selling the perfect gift for the holidays. For more information: www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
Burbank Holiday Boutique | Dec. 6-19 | Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center
You will find a wonderful selection of pottery, paintings, photography, ornaments, decorations, clothing, scarves, jewelry, and more! Find that unique handmade gift you’re looking for! For more information: www.burbankca.gov/blcac
Annual Parade of 1000 Lights | Dec. 7 from 5-8pm | Long Beach
The parade starts outside the Shoreline Marina and the colorfully lighted boats and yachts sail past the Pine Avenue Pier, and then across the bay and past the Queen Mary. For more information: www.visitlongbeach.com
Chili Holiday Celebration | Dec. 7 from 5-8pm | Splash! Aquatics Center
Attendees can enjoy hot dogs, cookies, warm drinks, and of course free chili to kick off the holidays! Photos with Santa, Holiday Wreath Auction and Tree Lighting Ceremony. For more information: www.cityoflamirada.org
Holiday Art Market | Dec. 7 from 10am-5pm | Joslyn Community Center, Manhattan Beach
Get your holiday shopping done early all while supporting local artists. Find unusual, one-of-a-kind art pieces for that special person in your life. Enjoy drinks, refreshments and light snacks. For more information: 310-802-5440 | www.citymb.info
Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade | Dec. 7 from 6-8pm | Los Angeles Waterfront
Pre-parade events begin at 4pm at Banning’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington. Officials and community leaders are judges or passengers on approximately 50 decorated parade boats. For more information: www.portoflosangeles.org
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade | Dec. 7 from 6-9pm | 2nd Street, Long Beach
Featuring over 100 entries, including floats designed by Long Beach businesses and associations, marching bands, Santa, local personalities and dignitaries. For more information: www.belmontshore.org
South Lake Pasadena Holidayfest | Dec. 7 from 12-5pm | Shops On Lake Avenue
Taking advantage of in-store specials and promotions. Scavenger hunt, live music, photos with Santa, holiday crafts for kids, carolers, cookie decorating, holiday character photo ops, raffles, giveaways and more! For more information: www.southlakeavenue.org
Manhattan Beach Holiday Crafts Weekend | Dec. 7-8 | Manhattan Heights Community Center
Join in the holiday spirit by making handmade crafts and ornaments with the whole family! There will be delicious treats and hot cocoa. For more information: www.citymb.info
Joy to the Holidays at Greystone Mansion | Dec. 7-8 from 12-5pm / 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills
Open House to enjoy a family day of fun with cookie decorating, crafts, a visit with Santa, holiday music and more! For more information: www.greystonemansion.org
Pageant of the Trees | Dec. 7 from 5-9pm | South Gate Park Municipal Auditorium
A holiday celebration with great food and family entertainment. Live and silent auctions! For more information: www.cityofsouthgate.org
Diamond Bar Winter Snow Fest | Dec. 7 from 8am-2pm | Pantera Park
This festive, winter-themed event will feature four snow-packed sledding hills, snow play areas, games and activities for children, giveaways, food and a special appearance by “Flurry,” the sledding penguin! For more information: www.diamondbarca.gov
Burbank Mayor’s Tree Lighting | Dec. 7 from 6-8pm | City Hall: 275 E. Olive Avenue
For more information: www.burbankca.gov
Norwalk Snowfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony | Dec. 7 from 12-8pm | City Hall Lawn
Snow slides, a snow play area, game booths, a holiday train ride, craft tents, face painting, and much more! Local entertainers will perform on stage throughout the day. For more information: www.norwalk.org
Holiday Sonata | Dec. 7 from 4-9pm | Uptown Whittier
Bring the family and you can take a photo with Santa. There will be a horse drawn carriage to get you around Uptown. For more information: www.whittieruptown.org
Lamplight Holiday Celebration | Dec. 7-8 from 4-8pm | Heritage Square Museum, LA
Get immersed in a retelling of Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol as you tour the historic houses; afterward, enjoy a festive and tasty reception. For more information: www.heritagesquare.org
L.A. GOAL Holiday Boutique | Dec. 7-8 | 4911 Overland Avenue, Culver City
Original artwork, bake sale, apparel, home goods, gift items, and more created by the Artists of L.A. GOAL and our lovely outside vendors. Get your photo taken with Santa and his elf from 11-1 both days! For more information: www.lagoal.org
South Gate Children’s Christmas Lane Parade | Dec. 8 from 12-2pm | Tweedy Blvd
Bands, floats, music, toys, snow, food sampling, raffles, grand marshal, activities for kids, photo with Santa and more. For more information: www.cityofsouthgate.org
Naples Island Boat Parade | Dec. 14 from 6-11:30pm | Long Beach
The theme this year is “Christmas Under the Sea”. Large boats start at 6pm. Small boats start at 6:30pm. For more information: www.naplesca.com
Redondo Beach Holiday Concert & Santa on the Pier | Dec. 14 from 2-4pm | Redondo Pier
Presented by Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach & The Redondo Pier Association. For more information: www.redondopier.com
Alhambra Police Department’s Story Time & Pictures with Santa Claus | Dec. 14 from 1-3pm | 211 S. First Street
Come meet your local police officers. There will be free gift for kids. For more information: www.cityofalhambra.org
West Covina Children’s Christmas Parade & Santa’s Village | Dec. 14 from 9am-2pm / S. Glendora & Walnut Creek, Old Town Center
Food, games, boutiques, farmers market, entertainment, petting zoo, jumpers and pictures with Santa. Parade at 10am. For more information: 626-260-1997 | www.westcovinakiwanis.com
Whittier Christmas Parade | Dec. 14 from 10am-12pm | 6717 Bright Avenue
“Joy of Christmas.” Entries include marching bands, vintage autos, floats, dance troupes, drill teams and more. Santa Clause always makes his appearance through the event. For more information: www.whittieruptown.org
A Magical BLVD Christmas | Dec. 14 from 5-9pm | The BLVD, Lancaster
Carolers, dancing and outstanding Christmas entertainment. Children can enjoy a train ride, make crafts in Santa’s Workshop and go sledding in snow. For more information: www.cityoflancasterca.org
Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade | Dec. 14 from 5-8pm | Daisy Avenue, Long Beach
Located on Daisy Avenue between Pacific Coast Hwy and Willow Street with a Christmas Village and nativity scenes. For more information: www.longbeach.gov
Ugly Sweater Party in the Paseo | Dec. 21 from 4-7pm | Artsakh Avenue Paseo, Glendale
Enjoy an afternoon of pizza and treats (while supplies last) with some of Santa’s helpers. The afternoon will include crafts for the kids, dancing and an ugly sweater contest! For more information: www.glendaleca.gov
Lynwood Snow Day | Dec. 21 from 3-8pm | Lynwood City Park
Snow play, jumpers, Santa, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, and give-a-ways. For more information: www.lynwood.ca.us