The Holiday Lighting!

It is the most wonderful time of the year, and our season kicks off on Saturday, November 21 with a multitude of afternoon activities along Rodeo Drive prior to the spectacular Holiday Lighting Ceremony on the 200 block of Rodeo.

3:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitors to this famed dream drive will enjoy free entertainment – from balloon artists to jugglers, caricature artists to musicians. The streets are ripe with photo opportunities as well, with striking new holiday décor, lights and banners throughout the Golden Triangle and complimentary pics with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

7:00 PM
The lighting ceremony itself is always a sight to behold. Of course, Santa will be on hand along with carolers and special celebrity guest and UNICEF supporter, Rebecca Mader. Mader, previously a regular on the immensely popular TV series, Lost, also co-stars in the soon-to-be-released feature film, Men Who Stare at Goats (starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges). Mader will flip the switch on thousands of twinkle lights on Rodeo Drive and on the pièce de résistance, the brilliant UNICEF crystal snowflake soaring over the Beverly Wilshire hotel. A grand fireworks finale caps off the evening as skyrockets will again arc across the sky above the hotel.

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AFTER
The evening is still young, and just a few steps away, the Two Rodeo Drive “after party” gets underway. Enjoy more time with Santa and Mrs. Claus as snowflakes float effortlessly to the ground along the cobblestone Via. Indulge in holiday sips and bites at the chic boutiques and cozy restaurants lining this European-inspired shopping complex as holiday music from the live steel drum band captivates passers-by.

Come back and visit throughout the holiday season. The UNICEF snowflake will continue to sparkle through New Year’s Day, and visitors to Beverly Hills will also enjoy two hours of free parking at City parking garages along Rodeo, Beverly and Canon Drives (look for the turquoise blue parking signs).

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