December 2nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
By Sam Catanzaro
Downtown Culver City’s annual holiday tree lighting event returns this week!
The 21st Annual Downtown Culver City Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will take place Thursday, December 2nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Culver City Downtown Business Association (DBA) and Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PCRS) and sponsored by Amazon Studios, the event will feature the lighting of a 22-foot artificial Rocky Mountain pine adorned with 7500 warm LED lights.
This hybrid event is family-friendly for everyone to enjoy live in person at Town Plaza, or via live stream.
In addition to the tree lighting, the following attractions will be present:
•Debut of “Sugar Plum Jam,” a specially created dance from Invertigo Dance Theatre that is a ‘Tchaikovsky meets Tim Burton’ twist bringing mischief, mayhem and sweet revelry to the stage
• The highly regarded all-female choral group, VOX Femina Los Angeles, sings a joyous medley of holiday carols as it celebrates its 25th anniversary
• Talented student performers from Culver City High School’s Academy of Visual and Performing Arts jazz program, Culver City Middle School’s Choir, and El Marino Elementary School’s Taiko Drummers
· Holiday greetings from the Mayor and City Council
• A special visit from Santa
• Festive holiday game booths
• Cookie treat bags from Downtown businesses
For more information visit https://www.DowntownCulverCity.com/tree-lighting-2021
