# Light Up the Square Ceremony at Poncitlán Square (Palmdale)

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

- When: Tue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Poncitlán Square, 38315 9th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: City of Palmdale
- Official page: https://www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Palmdale opens its holiday season on Tuesday, December 1, with an evening celebration at Poncitlán Square downtown. The square's holiday light display is switched on during the Flip the Switch Ceremony at 4:45 p.m. with a countdown, and the evening continues with live entertainment, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, seasonal activities, festive treats, food trucks and merchandise vendors until 8 p.m. The city's calendar also lists Sparkle on the Square at the same location from December 1 through January 3.

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