Downtown Long Beach - Festival of Lights!

More than 30 Downtown storefronts will participate in a window light display contest and you get to pick the winner! Usually you can walk in and fill out a voting form at participating storefronts.

In addition to the Festival of Lights contest, Downtown will be bustling all month long with trees lightings, Santa spotting, live music and more.

If you’re ready to kick off your holiday spirit early in December, don’t miss the Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, December 2nd. The Queen Mary will also be doing their annual tree Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 7^th from 6-9PM. They will have live entertainment, a children’s choir, hot chocolate, cookies and more – all free!

For great family fun, head to Shoreline Village, who will be hosting Santa himself at the Village on the weekends of December 10-11 and 17-18. Kids can see Santa and make a wish, plus take part in a kids’ holiday crafts area. Shoreline Village will also feature a live band on their Off Boardwalk Stage all four of those weekend days.

The East Village Arts District is also hosting a decorating contest, with a holiday giveaway promotion that will benefit a local charity. Again, more details to come, so stay tuned!

Happy Holidays!