{"id":82468,"date":"2025-12-05T07:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T07:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/82468\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T07:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T07:09:21","slug":"long-beach-rings-the-bells-with-its-annual-holiday-tree-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/82468\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach rings the bells with its Annual Holiday Tree Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long Beach kicked off the holiday season Wednesday night with its 11th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Long Beach Terrace Theater, drawing families, neighbors and visitors to a festive evening of music, performances and fireworks.<\/p>\n

Guests gathered on the plaza for live music, train rides and photo opportunities with the Grinch. Children and adults joined in a scavenger hunt-style challenge to find Santa hat decorations hidden throughout the area, adding a playful touch to the celebration. The Long Beach Ballet took the stage with a special holiday performance that led into the night\u2019s main moment.<\/p>\n

Mayor Rex Richardson attended the event with his family, joined by several city council members.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mayor Rex Richardson\u2019s family prepares to pull down the lever to light the annual holiday tree at the Terrace Theater Plaza on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tree lighting event has become one of the defining celebrations of the holiday season in Long Beach, a night when thousands of neighbors come together and feel connected,\u201d Richardson said in an email sent to media\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the crowd counted down with Richardson and his family, his children pulled the lever to illuminate the towering holiday tree. Fireworks burst overhead, reflecting off the theater\u2019s fa\u00e7ade as attendees looked on, cheering and snapping photos.<\/p>\n

The night closed with the tree glowing brightly against the sky, a symbol of community and the start of Long Beach\u2019s holiday festivities.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Terrace Theater Plaza is lit up during the Long Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"Ballet dancers perform in front of the Terrace Theater Plaza during the Long Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event on Dec. 3, 2025. The event featured dancing, fireworks and activities for families to partake in. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"The Grinch steps in front of a live music performance during the Long Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Terrace Theater Plaza on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"A couple holds each other as they watch performances at the Terrace Theater Plaza during the Long Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"A family prepares to ride a small train at the Terrace Theater Plaza during the Long Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"The crowd watches fireworks at the Terrace Theater Plaza during the Long Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"Ashley Chanel sings with the Corbin Jones Big Band at the Terrace Theater Plaza, during Long Beach\u2019s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

\"\"Ashley Chanel prepares to sing holiday music at the Terrace Theater Plaza during the Long Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, on Dec. 3, 2025. (Justin Enriquez | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

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