Costa Mesa–The Segerstrom Family continues their beloved annual tradition of illuminating the 96-foot white fir tree. For the first time, the tree will decorated with more than 150,000 points of LED lights, making it one of the most brilliant-looking giant Christmas trees in Southern California.
The Segerstrom Family purposely holds the tree lighting not on South Coast Plaza premises but directly across at Town Center Park to highlight the family and community spirit of the holiday season. Families from all over Southern California have made the tree lighting evening a holiday tradition for many years.
The Orange County High School of the Arts will present a spectacular production themed with Santa’s preparation for his trip to South Coast Plaza. The event will take place in a newly configured space facing Bristol Street and will also feature a live band and carolers performing songs of the season.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Thusrday November 17, 6:30 p.m.
Town Center Park (Adjacent to the Westin South Coast Plaza)
686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Segerstrom Family takes their annual tradition of illuminating the 96-foot white fir tree to a spectacular new level this year. For the first time in the tree lighting history, the fir has been decorated with more than 150,000 colorful LED lights, giving it picturesque brilliance. The tree was adorned with 20,000 incandescent classic lights in previous years.
- The Segerstrom Family purposely holds the tree lighting not on South Coast Plaza premises but directly across at Town Center Park to highlight the family and community spirit of the season.
- Complimentary seasonal drinks and sweet treats will be available along with holiday entertainment, including a live band and carolers.
- Santa will take part in the evening’s festivities.
- The renowned Orange County School of the Arts will present a holiday production themed with Santa’s preparation for his trip to South Coast Plaza. The show will take place in a newly configured space facing Bristol Street.
- The tree lighting finale of the evening will feature a new synchronized light and music show.
- The event is free to the public, with more than 5,000 guests expected, including families who have made it their tradition to attend every year. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking is available at South Coast Plaza parking lots and in parking structures at 660 Town Center Drive, 625 Sunflower Avenue and 602 Anton Boulevard.
