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Here’s a comprehensive list of all the Tree Lighting ceremonies in the Greater Pasadena area.



By Events Manager



This is what already happened as of publication:

– Pasadena, Paseo Colorado:

Santa stopped supervising the elves and showed up early to the Paseo on Friday. November 23, 2019, to celebrate the holidays and light the holiday tree.

– Monrovia Parade and Tree Lighting:

Santa also showed up early on November 26, 2019, at Monrovia Library Park.

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Tuesday, December 3

– San Gabriel



Ring in the holidays at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Tuesday, December 3.

Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. with local schools performing some of your favorite holiday tunes. Enjoy a cup of cocoa, meet new friends, renew acquaintances, and bring an unwrapped gift for the “Spark of Love” toy drive and be entered into a drawing for a special prize.

The holiday tree lights will illuminate Plaza Park at 7:00 pm to officially welcome the holiday season. Santa will arrive on his vintage fire truck to spread his holiday joy and greet all the children.

The live holiday entertainment will be provided by:

The Dewey Woodcraft Rangers

Community Services Dance Classes

The Jefferson Middle School Choir and Orchestra

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Plaza Park

Thursday, December 5

– Pasadena Playhouse

In partnership with the Playhouse District Association, Pasadena Playhouse will present a tree lighting ceremony in the Playhouse courtyard.



The Playhouse is also participating in the “Spark of Love” Toy Drive with ABC7 and the Southern California Firefighters. Anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment to donate at the Tree Lighting will receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate and coffee. Or purchase a coffee or hot chocolate for $5 with all proceeds going to support “Spark of Love”:

7:05 pm: Marshall Fundamental Choir.

7:20 pm: Bob Baker Marionette Theater.

7:50 pm: Little Shop of Horrors cast members Brittany Campbell, Tickwanya Jones and Cheyenne Isabel Wells sing a Christmas medley.

8:00 pm: Tree Lighting. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pasadena Playhouse Courtyard

– South Pasadena

South Pasadena’s Annual Tree Lighting festivities will begin with a wide array of entertainment and events:

South Pasadena High School Tiger Marching Band performing a variety of toe-tapping tunes.

Choirs of children will entertain the audience with holiday tunes.

5:30 pm: Mayor Marina Khubesrian will “flip the switch” and the live tree will light up!

Santa Claus’s will be on hand for a chance to take photos with him.

The South Pasadena Historic Museum will be decorated for the holidays.

South Pasadena Preservation Foundation will have seasonal treats for visitors.

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm South Pasadena Farmers Market

Friday, December 6

– Pasadena

Join Pasadena Mayor, Terry Tornek, for the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 6, 2019, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, at City Hall.

There will be local singers and dancers, crafts for kids provided by Armory Center for the Arts, light refreshments, and a special appearance by ol’ Santa Claus. At 6 p.m., Mayor Tornek will flip the switch to light up the City’s official tree.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pasadena City Hall

– San Marino

Huntington Drive shopkeepers will open their doors after hours for this fun and festive event and Santa will arrive at 6:00 p.m. at the fire station on Old #1 at City Hall to greet the kids.

Jump aboard a trolley or stroll the drive as you listen to the holiday sounds of Carolers as you visit local merchants. Then stroll down to Christmas Tree Lane, San Marino, which is the sister street to Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena (see below).

Join Santa Claus at 6 pm, as he arrives at the Fire Station on Old Engine #1

Board the Trolley for a trip “Around the Drive”!

A variety of refreshments

Strolling Carolers

Face Painting, and much more.

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Huntington Dr.(around San Marino City Hall)

– Alhambra

The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Alhambra will take place on Friday, December 6, 2019, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm; and will be located at Edward’s Renaissance Plaza at 1 East Main St. (corner of Garfield and Main).

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Edward’s Renaissance Plaza

– Monterey Park

Monterey Park’s seventh annual Holiday Snow Village event will feature a tree lighting, snow sled runs, holiday music and pictures with Santa – all at the Barnes Park Amphitheater. Santa will show up at 6:00 pm with carols and will light the Monterey Park tree.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Barnes Park Amphitheater

– La Cañada Flintridge

The Festival in Lights will include:

A meeting with Santa.

Live music.

Introduction of Miss La Cañada Flintridge.

Food drive.

Toy drive.

Enjoy Great Food

4:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m. Memorial Park (1301 Foothill Blvd)

Saturday, December 7



– Pasadena

A Swinging Christmas: Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting at Allandale Branch Library, with

a musical program featuring:

The Larry Muradian Trio (Susan Winsberg, flute; Chad Edwards, keyboard; and Larry Muradian, bass), playing jazz standards and holiday favorites.

A special performance by the Blair Studio Singers (under the direction of Kc Daugirdas).

Refreshments will be provided.

The lighting of the Allendale Park Christmas Tree will be at 5:30 pm.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Allendale Branch Library

– Pasadena

The Upper Hastings Ranch is a family-oriented community that boasts one of the best Christmas lights displays in the area. Their Holiday Light Up is a competition in light decorating skills.

6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (until January 2nd) Upper Hastings Ranch (North Michillinda Avenue to the east, Eaton Canyon Golf Course & Riviera Dr. to the west, Sierra Madre Blvd to the south)

Thursday, December 12

– Pasadena

Get into the spirit of the season at the Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting at Hastings Branch Library:

Musical performances, crafts and other activities

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Hastings Branch Library

– Friday, December 13

Pasadena

Holiday celebration and Tree Lighting event at La Pintoresca Branch Library:

Community carol-singing, craft-making and much more.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm La Pintoresca Branch Library

Saturday, December 14

– Altadena

The Annual Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony & Winter Arts & Crafts Festival.

2:00 pm: Winter Arts & Craft Festival

6:00 pm: Lighting ceremony

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Alatdena Christmas Tree lane (corner of Mariposa and Santa Rosa)