POINT LOMA \u2013 Liberty Station is getting into the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n
The residential and business district<\/a> is holding its annual Yuletide celebration, Salute the Season<\/a>, with a cornucopia of cultural traditions including its holiday tree lighting, \u201cNutcracker Tea\u201d with the\u00a0San Diego Ballet, and a Hanukkah celebration and a menorah lighting, along with its seasonal Rady Children\u2019s ice skating rink.<\/p>\n \u201cSalute the Season has become a cherished tradition at Liberty Station, bringing our community together to celebrate the magic of the holidays,\u201d said Laurie Albrecht, director of Liberty Station.<\/p>\n \u201cFamilies come to experience the lighting of our holiday tree, the enchantment of our Nutcracker Tea with San Diego Ballet, and the warmth of our Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting. <\/p>\n \u201cThese events embody the spirit of togetherness and joy that make this season so special. We\u2019re honored to host traditions that create lasting memories for families throughout San Diego.\u201d<\/p>\n Holiday tree lighting<\/p>\n The main event of Liberty Station\u2019s year-end holiday events is the holiday tree lighting. It takes place with other festivities in the North Promenade and\u00a0Vesper Venue\u00a0on Friday, Nov. 28 from 5-9 p.m.<\/p>\n Gather together for an evening of the iconic Norfolk pine tree lighting as well as live entertainment, festive firetruck rides, free photos with Santa, and a movie showing of \u201cThe Grinch.\u201d<\/p>\n Nutcracker Tea with the San Diego Ballet<\/p>\n The Nutcracker Tea Party returns to Liberty Station on Sunday, Dec. 7. There will be treats, a performance by San Diego Ballet, a visit from Santa, and more. There are two showtimes available, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., to experience the Nutcracker Tea. Tickets\u00a0can be purchased at\u00a0libertystation.tix.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hanukkah and menorah lighting<\/p>\n In partnership with The Chabads of Downtown San Diego and Pacific Beach, Liberty Station will hold a public menorah lighting at the station\u2019s Central Promenade, 2850 Roosevelt Road, to commemorate Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 14,\u00a0from 5-8 p.m. in Central Promenade next to the Rady Children\u2019s Ice Rink. <\/p>\n The family-friendly festivities will include entertainment, packaged treats, and the traditional lighting of the menorah. Following the celebration of Hanukkah, the menorah will stay outdoors on display in the Central Promenade, lighting up for each night of Hanukkah. There is plenty of free parking at Liberty Station in the adjacent parking lots and on the street.<\/p>\n Rady Children\u2019s Ice Rink<\/p>\n Celebrate the holidays at Liberty Station by skating at the Rady Children\u2019s Ice Rink now through Sunday, Jan. 4., so wear festive holiday sweaters and get ready to skate.\u00a0<\/p>\n Located in the\u00a0Central Promenade, the Rady Children\u2019s Ice Rink<\/a> now is in its 29th\u00a0year and is a family-friendly way to spend time together, raising funds for the Thriving After Cancer program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. <\/p>\n