Celebrate 65 Years of the L.A. County Holiday Celebration: Free Festivities on Christmas Eve!
L.A. County Holiday Celebration Details
- Event Name: L.A. County Holiday Celebration
- Date: Tuesday, December 24
- Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Admission: Free, but advance tickets are required.
Event Overview
The L.A. County Holiday Celebration returns for its 65th year, showcasing diverse cultures in a festive atmosphere. The event is designed for inclusivity and aims to appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences.
Viewing Options
- In-person at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (tickets required).
- Live on PBS SoCal.
- Online at pbssocal.org or the free PBS App.
New Features
This year’s celebration includes new artistic genres like circus acts and marionette performances. It will feature 28 artists from Los Angeles.
Returning Performers
- Christian Fellowship Chorale
- Daniel Ho and Hawaiian dancers
- Gabrielito y La Verdad
- Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
- Kim Eung Hwa & Korean Dance Academy
- Las Colibrí (all-female mariachi)
- MUSYCA Children’s Choir
- Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca
- Urban Voices Project
New Performers
- Afro Peruvian Experience
- Award-winning jazz vocalist Anji Tan
- Ballet Folklórico de Esperanza
- Bob Baker Marionette Theater
- Masanga Marimba
Ticketing Information
- Tickets: General admission tickets available online at holidaycelebration.org.
- Doors Open: 2:30 p.m.
- Standby Line: Available for those without tickets (entry not guaranteed).
Parking: Free parking is provided in The Music Center parking garage.