{"id":72479,"date":"2025-11-27T19:18:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/72479\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T19:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:18:36","slug":"long-beach-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-annual-tree-lighting-santa-arrival-at-2nd-pch-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/72479\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach kicks off holiday season with annual tree lighting, Santa arrival at 2nd &#038; PCH \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Long Beach kicked off the holiday season with its\u00a0 sixth annual tree lighting ceremony and Santa\u2019s arrival at 2nd &amp; PCH on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25.<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated family tradition transforms the coastal retail center into a festive winter wonderland, complete with sparkling lights, cheerful decor and holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Families and friends converged at the popular retail center on Tuesday to enjoy a variety of holiday festivities, including a live performance by SZN4 from the show \u201cBuilding the Band,\u201d crafts, face painting and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fireworks light the sky over the Christmas tree at the...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks light the sky over the Christmas tree at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at the PCH &amp; 2nd shopping center in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attendees look skyward for a fireworks show at the sixth...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-08_481aa4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Attendees look skyward for a fireworks show at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Santa Claus makes his entrance at the sixth annual tree...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-22-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Santa Claus makes his entrance at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Traditional holiday-themed characters pave the way for Santa\u2019s entrance at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-21.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Traditional holiday-themed characters pave the way for Santa\u2019s entrance at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"20-month old Hudson Goodman takes in the atmosphere at the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-19.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>20-month old Hudson Goodman takes in the atmosphere at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Coloring and arts and crafts for youngsters are part of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-18.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coloring and arts and crafts for youngsters are part of the activities offered at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holiday revelers attend the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp;...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-17.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday revelers attend the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holiday revelers attend the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp;...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-15.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday revelers attend the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holiday revelers attend the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp;...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-16.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday revelers attend the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-08.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-05.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-06.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Goodman family from Lakewood sit in Santa\u2019s sleigh at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-09.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Goodman family from Lakewood sit in Santa\u2019s sleigh at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Throngs of holiday revelers surround the Christmas tree at the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-10.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Throngs of holiday revelers surround the Christmas tree at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fireworks light the sky at the tree lighting ceremony at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-11.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks light the sky at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fireworks light the sky at the tree lighting ceremony at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-13.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks light the sky at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fireworks light the sky at the tree lighting ceremony at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-12.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks light the sky at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A youngster holds a glow light in front of the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-14.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A youngster holds a glow light in front of the stage at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-07.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday revelers take in the live music at the tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Band members entertain holiday revelers at the sixth annual tree...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-04.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Band members entertain holiday revelers at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Zoey Carr, 6, sings along to the music as her...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-03.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zoey Carr, 6, sings along to the music as her father, Paul of Seal Beach looks on at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Santa and Mrs. Claus help light the Christmas tree at...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-02.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Santa and Mrs. Claus help light the Christmas tree at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LPT-L-PCH-LIGHT-1121-HF-01.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at PCH &amp; 2nd features a fireworks show in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 23<\/p>\n<p>Fireworks light the sky over the Christmas tree at the sixth annual tree lighting ceremony at the PCH &amp; 2nd shopping center in Long Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests also started their holiday shopping at the curated holiday market hosted by 714 Market along Seaport Way.<\/p>\n<p>Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and friends arrived to bring more joy and cheer to an already lively evening. Children and families lined up to get photos and share their Christmas wishes.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s tree stands at 52.5 feet tall, organizers said. People cheered as the tree was illuminated, and the event culminated in a fireworks display lighting up the Long Beach sky, marking the official start of the holiday season at 2nd &amp; PCH.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Long Beach kicked off the holiday season with its\u00a0 sixth annual tree lighting ceremony and Santa\u2019s arrival at&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":72480,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[7,584,23,131,133,132,137],"class_list":{"0":"post-72479","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-long-beach","8":"tag-california","9":"tag-events","10":"tag-local-news","11":"tag-long-beach","12":"tag-long-beach-headlines","13":"tag-long-beach-news","14":"tag-los-angeles-county"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72479"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72479\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}