A holiday happening only in LA
Can you believe it, Christmas is just around the corner. Time to jump-start gift shopping and making plans. If you'll be in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve you won't want to miss the free Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration.
It's a one-of-a-kind, holiday spectacular that has been a Los Angeles holiday tradition since 1959. Although it goes live at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, you can also watch it at-home on TV.
Photo by Timothy Norris
The 63rd annual event will feature over 20 music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures that make up L.A. Those who can't make it to The Music Center on Dec. 24 will be able to watch the event live on PBS SoCal or stream it online, with an encore broadcast later in the evening, and KCET will rebroadcast it that evening and again on Christmas Day. Tickets to the in-person event are free and available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
What you need to know
• In-person event: Saturday, Dec. 24 from 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
• A live broadcast of the show airs on PBS SoCal on Saturday, Dec. 24 from 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
• Live streaming at pbssocal.org and kcet.org and on the free PBS app
• An encore broadcast will air on PBS SoCal on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.
• Two encore broadcasts will air on KCET: on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 25 at 6 p.m.
• Performing artists from across Los Angeles County
• Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
• A presentation of The Music Center produced in association with CDK Productions
• Live telecast, streaming and encore broadcast on PBS SoCal; streaming and encore broadcasts at KCET
Location :
The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Covid caution
While The Music Center strongly encourages vaccines/boosters and the use of masks, they are no longer required to attend performances in its theaters.
Information hotline: (213) 972-3099 or HolidayCelebration.org
By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva
