From Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, to the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade and the Hollywood Christmas Parade, we've got you covered. Read on for a roundup of holiday festivities happening in and around Los Angeles.

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Old Pasadena Holiday Celebration

On the weekend of November 26th – 28th, celebrate the holidays in Old Pasadena. On Friday, November 26th from 6pm to 9pm, Santa will be present for the tree lighting at the One Colorado Courtyard. You'll receive free photos with Santa with your toy donation to the Charles Cherniss Toy Drive at the One Colorado Courtyard. For a list of promotions and participating merchants, visit: www.oldpasadena.org/holiday/holidaypromos_2010.asp.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

The holiday season is a time dominated by tradition. Disney understands that. "Holidays at the Disneyland Resort" offers guests a chance to experience all the trappings and trimmings of the traditional holiday season, but with a unique and utterly unforgettable Disney flair. For an overview of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, see our blog post.

Ride the train with Santa

The Fillmore and Western Railway Co. has many wonderful holiday events planned this season. Festivities take place from November 27th through December 23rd. For more information, visit fwry.com.

Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena

Also dubbed "Mile of Christmas Trees," this California Historical Landmark contains nearly 135 trees decorated with almost 10,000 lights. Claiming the title "Oldest large-scale Christmas lighting spectacle in the United States," the cedar trees in Altadena have been lighted annually during the holidays since 1920. The 90th Annual Lighting Cermony and Winter Arts and Craft Festival will take place on December 11th. It all starts at 2pm in the parking lot of the Altadena Public Library. The library's address is 600 East Mariposa St. in Altadena. The lighting starting at 6pm. The ceremony starts on Santa Rosa next to the library. There will be music groups from the area including a group from Pasadena Waldorf School and Blair High School with it culminating in the lighting of the lane and the public walking down the lane, which will be closed to cars, behind the John Muir Alumni Drum Corp. For more information, visit: www.christmastreelane.net

Downtown on Ice

During the winter months starting in November, patrons can enjoy ice skating in sunny California. Downtown on Ice is LA's largest outdoor ice skating facility located at Pershing Square. Downtown on Ice is open everyday from November 18, 2010 through January 17, 2011. Admission is $6. There are also a variety of events, including a holiday concert series, a Winter Holiday Fiesta, championship skating exhibitions, and more. For more information, visit: www.laparks.org/pershingsquare.

Santa Monica's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

Once a year, an Ice Rink opens on 5th Street and Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica. Admission and skate rentals are $10, season passes are $50, and locker rentals are $10 (w/ $5 refund upon key return). For more information, visit: www.iceatsantamonica.com.

Lights of Hanukkah Family Tour at the Skirball Cultural Center

This family festival celebrates the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, a time of lighting candles and remembering the importance of religious freedom with crafts, music, storytelling and tasty variations of holiday food favorites. The 2010 Tour will be taking places from Thursday, December 2 - Saturday, December 4, at 1pm. $10 General, $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students, $5 Children 2–12, Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members. For more information, visit: www.skirball.org.

Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral

This live-action pageant tells the classic Christmas story with actors, flying angels (who soar as high as 80 feet) and a parade of live animals including camels, sheep, horses and a donkey. Traditional Christmas carol favorites are mixed with contemporary songs pre-recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra; you may find yourself humming along long after the 90 minute performance is through. While the performance is simply spectacular, the venue itself is a magnificent architectural work of glass. The Glory of Christmas is held annually from late November through the end of December. Reservations are highly recommended as the 2,500 seats sell out often. For more information, visit: www.crystalcathedral.org.

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade, a Rock 'n Roll Christmas, is scheduled for December 11th, 2010. Fireworks kick-off the event at 5.55pm, and the parade starts right after, at 6pm. The parade starts at Burton Chace Park located at 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. For more information, visit: www.mdrboatparade.org/home.htm.

Hollywood Christmas Parade

The Hollywood Christmas Parade, an American tradition for over eighty years, will be held on November 28th, 2010, the Sunday after Thanksgiving at 6pm. It will be telecast throughout the nation during December both on the Hallmark Channel, the Hallmark Movie Network, and on local TV stations across the country. For more information, visit: www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com.

Lythgoe Family Productions Performance of Cinderella

Southern California families looking for fun and entertainment during the holidays, are in for a real treat with the wild and wacky British Panto version of Cinderella, starring sixteen year old Malibu resident Veronica Dunne, alongside Freddie Stroma (Harry Potter) as Prince Charming, Jerry Mathers (Leave it to Beaver) as Cinderella's Father, and Broadway sensation Jennifer Leigh Warren as The Fairy Godmother. The production is helmed by Bonnie Lythgoe from So You Think You Can Dance Australia, choreographed by Dancing With the Stars idol Mark Ballas and will feature magic by award-winning magician Ed Alonzo. The CINDERELLA production will run at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood November 27 – December 19, 2010. For more information, see our blog post.

102nd Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Billed as "one of the top ten holiday happenings in the nation" by the New York Times, the 102nd Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is a holiday tradition, featuring beautifully decorated multi-million dollar yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sailing along the harbor. Many of the boats will be decorated with Christmas scenes accompanied by music and costumed carolers, and some boat owners in the past have spent over $50 to decorate their vessels for the event! The event is hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, and kicks off on Wednesday, December 15th, and runs for five consecutive nights. The parade starts off at Bay Island at 6:30pm and finishes at the same site at approximately 9pm each evening. For more information, visit: www.christmasboatparade.com

Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood

For the 2010 performance, Stephen Moyer, Jeffrey Tambor, Brandy, Fred Willard and Joey Lawrence are to appear in Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood. The celebration kicks off on December 11th and 12th and continues daily from December 18 through January 2, 2011. For more information, visit: www.universalstudioshollywood.com/grinchmas10_annualpass.html.

Las Posadas on Olvera Street

Olvera Street at El Pueblo Historic Site, the oldest part of LA, annually holds Las Posadas, is a short pilgrimage that reenacts the Christmas Eve journey of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem searching for shelter. Las Posadas runs on Olvera Street from December 16 to 24, 2010. The children's piñata breaking and entertainment begin at 6pm. Processions starting at the Avila Adobe at 7:30pm. For more information, visit: www.olvera-street.com/html/las_posadas.html.

Holidays at the Grove

The Grove's Christmas Tree Lighting event is scheduled for Sunday November 21st at 7:30pm. The event will be hosted by EXTRA'S Mario Lopez, starring David Archuleta, Jesse McCartney, Charice, Wilson Phillips and more! Come for Musical Performances, a Towering 100 ft. Tree, 15,000 Lights, Santa Claue, Fireworks, and a Magical Snowfall. Head to the Grove every night from November 21st – December 24th for some holiday fun. For more information, visit: www.thegrovela.com/los_angeles.

CityRockin' Holidays

From November 26th through January 1st, Universal CityWalk presents Rockin' Holidays. CityWalk will power up the holidays with the lighting of the CityRockin' Holidays Christmas Tree. Also, you won't want to miss the appearance of Santa's celebrity helpers who will all be helping raise money for Southern California music education programs. Come for Southern California's hippest Rock n' Roll Santa, live holiday music entertainment, a Chanukah festival and a snowfall every night. This event is free! For more information, visit: www.citywalkhollywood.com

Avenues of Art and Design Holiday Walk

On Friday and Saturday, December 10 & 11, 2010, the Avenues of Art and Design (i.e. Melrose Ave, Robertson Blvd and Beverly Blvd in West Hollywood) host their annual and Design Holiday Walk. The event will take place along Melrose between San vincente and Orlando from 6pm to 10pm on December 10th, and 12pm to 4pm on December 11th. Come for roaming Santas, refreshments, food trucks, coffee trucks, carolers, music, shopping specials, and cocktails. For more information, visit: avenueswh.com

Americana at Brand in Glendale

In addition to holiday festivities such as music and a winter wonderland, The Americana at Brand is pleased to present their 100ft. Christmas Tree - dubbed as the "Largest Christmas Tree in the Country." This stunning and majestic white fir has traveled from the beautiful landscape of McLeod, California in the Mt. Shasta region. The fir tree is taller than the 70-foot tree at NYC's Rockefeller Center and glows with 15,000 sparkling lights and 10,000 festive ornaments. For more information, visit: www.americanaatbrand.com.

LA County Holiday Program on Christmas Eve

Since 1964 the Commission has produced a Holiday Celebration in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center on December 24th. The program honors the spirit of many cultures and holiday traditions through music, song and dance. Attendance and parking are free. No reservations or tickets are necessary. Doors open at 2:30pm. Seating is first come, first served. Attendees can arrive at any time and stay as long as they wish. For more information, visit: lacountyarts.org/holiday.html

Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival

For the 2010 holiday season, the Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival will not be taking place. It is taking a holiday, as a major water infrastructure project is under construction on Crystal Springs Drive.