# Glendale Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Glendale City Hall – Perkins Plaza, 141 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91206
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: City of Glendale Community Services & Parks
- Official page: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-services-parks/special-events
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The City of Glendale and its Community Services & Parks Department light the City Hall Christmas tree on the evening of Thursday, December 3, with special performances and a visit from Santa. The ceremony takes place on Perkins Plaza in front of City Hall on Glendale Avenue in downtown Glendale and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. The city's event page does not mention tickets or a fee. The performers are not named on the event page yet.

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