THE GROVE’S 22ND ANNUAL ‘CHRISTMAS AT THE GROVE’ TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION FEATURED STAR-STUDDED ENTERTAINMENT, FIREWORKS AND THE FIRST SNOWFALL
The most anticipated event of the holiday season drew crowds Monday night with featured performances by:
Katharine McPhee, David Foster, Tori Kelly, Gavin DeGraw, and Acapella group Kings Return
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Award-winning retail, dining, and lifestyle destination “The Grove” welcomed thousands of Angelenos to its 22nd annual
The “Christmas at The Grove” tree lighting ceremony was on Monday, November 13. Presented in partnership with Fisker,
Afterpay, and Hallmark Channel, the beloved celebration signified the start of a momentous holiday season and featured the arrival
of Santa Claus, live musical entertainment by celebrated artists, cheerful sing-alongs, and much more to get into the festive spirit.
The dazzling evening began with a star-studded red carpet at AMC The Grove 14, followed by on-stage performances by:
David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Tori Kelly, Gavin DeGraw and the acapella group Kings Return.
Red carpet appearances included AJ McLean, Jonathan Bennett, Lacey Chabert, Mario Lopez, Marc and Heidi D’Amelio,
and Team USA Olympic athletes Rai Benjamin, Sarah Hughes, Erza Frech, and Kelly Cheng, along with the show’s featured performers.
The holiday spectacular included a captivating drone show of holiday animations by Celestial, and culminated in the lighting
of The Grove’s iconic 100-foot-tall white fir Christmas tree by Santa himself, boasting 15,000 sparkling lights and
10,000 decorative ornaments. The tree illuminated Southern California’s night sky, while guests delighted in The Grove’s first
snowfall and a fireworks show finale. The Grove’s majestic Christmas tree will be up through the end of the season, after
which the tree’s branches will be recycled for use as mulch and firewood, and 10 new white fir trees will be planted in its place
in Mt. Shasta.
The show was also available to watch live that evening through streaming service VEEPS.
Program highlights included:
- Star-studded red carpet
- Renditions of classic Christmas music by special guests
- Holiday drone show by Celestial
- Santa Claus’s arrival at The Grove
- Lighting of the 100-foot Christmas tree
- The season’s first snowfall
- Fireworks show finale
For additional information on holiday happenings at The Grove, visit: https://thegrovela.com/.
ABOUT THE GROVE
Developed by Caruso in 2002, The Grove is one of the country’s most acclaimed shopping, dining, and lifestyle destinations, offering the best mix of retail, restaurants, and entertainment in Southern California. Set on 20 acres adjacent to the historic Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles, The Grove offers a welcoming park-like setting with a vibrant pedestrian streetscape and first-class retail experience that successfully marries hometown charm with high-end shopping. This unique mix has earned The Grove recognition as the heart of the city – a “see and be seen” destination, a neighborhood gem and a community all its own. The Grove’s award-winning design, first-class Concierge service and community-like ambiance have garnered numerous awards and recognition throughout the retail industry, including being named the “#1 Shopping Destination in Los Angeles” by TripAdvisor, and ranking #2 of Fortune’s “10 Highest Sales-Generating Shopping Centers” in the country. The Grove also tops Shopping Center Today’s list of top 10 shopping centers in the world based on sales per square foot. For more information, please visit The Grove at https://thegrovela.com or on Instagram @TheGroveLA.
ABOUT FISKER INC.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by designing and developing individual mobility in alignment with nature. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to create the world’s most sustainable and emotional electric vehicles. To learn more, visit Fiskerinc.com and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn
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ABOUT AFTERPAY LIMITED
Afterpay is transforming the way we pay by allowing anyone to buy products immediately and pay over time – enabling simple, transparent and responsible spending. We are on a mission to power an economy in which everyone wins.
Afterpay is offered by thousands of the world’s favorite retailers and used by millions of active global customers. Afterpay is currently available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom, where it is known as Clearpay. Afterpay is a wholly owned subsidiary of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ).
ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL
Hallmark Channel, owned by Hallmark Cards, Inc., is Hallmark Media’s flagship 24-hour cable television network. As the country’s leading destination for quality, feel-good entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. The network’s lineup of signature original content includes movies, primetime scripted series, and specials. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate holidays, seasons, and life’s special moments, Hallmark Channel is home to a host of annual programming events, including the highly successful Countdown to Christmas, which has become a pop culture phenomenon and a beloved holiday tradition for millions of viewers. Rounding out the network’s slate are some of television’s most classic comedies and series, including The Golden Girls, Frasier, and Reba.
