{"id":64302,"date":"2025-11-21T21:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/64302\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T21:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:56:14","slug":"signal-hill-lights-up-its-iconic-christmas-tree-in-the-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/64302\/","title":{"rendered":"Signal Hill lights up its iconic Christmas tree in the rain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hundreds of bright lights went up amongst pouring rain at Signal Hill Park Thursday evening as the City kicked off the holidays with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The holiday event included pre-lighting programs in a tent near City Hall with residents, visitors and City officials enjoying the comforting vibes of the yearly tradition. As they announced in their Instagram, the event would go on rain or shine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Attendees dressed up in holiday apparel including Santa hoodies, light-up necklaces, tree shaped headbands and ugly sweaters basked in the warmth of the portable heaters scattered among the crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Attendees celebrates with holiday joy inside a large tent during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 20, 2025. Signal Hill continued to celebrate the annual festivities in spite of the rain, comforted by community and portable heaters. (Jorge Hernandez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"Rain continues to pour as families and attendees explore the light displays at Signal Hill Park on Nov. 20, 2025. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony ushered in the holiday spirit, in spite of the rainy weather. (Jorge Hernandez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

A musical performance by the Alley Cats featured iconic holiday songs like \u201cJingle Bell Rock,\u201d \u201cFeliz Navidad\u201d and \u201cLittle Saint Nick.\u201d The group entertained attendees by inviting them to sing along during the festivities and even performing among the crowd for some songs, prompting laughter from the crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Signal Hill Mayor Keir Jones spoke\u00a0to residents and visitors at the event about the wonderful start of the holiday season. He also thanked the City\u2019s Public Works Department and Library Services staff for setting up the event in the rain.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the holiday shines bright, lights across our city, we\u2019re reminded of what truly makes this season special,\u201d Mayor Jones said. \u201cEvery act of kindness brings us closer, reminding us that Signal Hill is the best when we stand united.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The iconic Christmas tree is lit up as families photograph during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 20, 2025. Signal Hill continued to celebrate the holiday event in spite of the rain, which poured through the evening. (Jorge Hernandez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"A child poses for a photograph by a light-up gingerbread man, one of several displays at Signal Hill Park, as he and his family celebrate the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov 20, 2025. Families dressed in warm clothes and holiday themed apparel attended the event as rain continued to pour throughout the night. (Jorge Hernandez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

Jones was joined by Santa Claus and members of the city council to count down the annual array of lights throughout the park. Decorative walkways, Christmas gifts and the iconic Christmas tree encouraged residents and visitors to explore and photograph themselves in holiday joy, as they munched on cookies and drank hot chocolate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey really did a great job considering there was rain pouring in,\u201d said Signal Hill resident Jackie McLafferty, who was attending with her family Thursday evening. \u201cI\u2019m sure there was a little impact, [but] everyone here seems to be having a great time and a lot of people still came out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Future events hosted by the City of Signal Hill will be announced via the events page on cityofsignalhill.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"JorgeJorge HernandezPhotojournalist<\/p>\n

Jorge B. Hernandez is an aspiring photojournalist residing in Long Beach since birth, maintaining a deep familiarity with the community and its people to this day. Hernandez uses his photography as his voice as he seeks his goal to become one of the best photographers in Long Beach. Hernandez loves traveling and exploring places that are interesting and new to him.\u00a0
View more of Jorge\u2019s work on his website: jorgebhernandez.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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