19th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village
Christmas has arrived in Little Italy with a tree lighting ceremony and lots of other fun activities.
San Diego’s Little Italy will kick-off this holiday season with festive family fun at the 19th Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 2. Families, friends and neighbors will experience Little Italy’s Christmas magic and will be able to enjoy the community’s festive décor, seasonal vendors, live music and entertainment, horse carriage rides, holiday treats, a tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and more.
“The Little Italy Association looks forward to this event every holiday season because we’re excited to spread some San Diego Christmas cheer,” said Chris Gomez, Little Italy Association’s district manager. “Residents and visitors of San Diego are invited to celebrate the beginning of the season with family and friends in the heart of Little Italy.”
Santa will make an appearance to chat and take photos with the neighborhood kids starting at 4 p.m. He will be listening to kids’ Christmas wishes in “Santa’s Living Room” on India Street until 6:30 p.m. Kids will be able to participate in arts and crafts right next to “Santa’s Living Room” with Washington Elementary STEAM Magnet School and ArtReach. Families will be able to browse the seasonal vendors and select Little Italy Mercato vendors along India Street between W. Cedar and W. Grape Streets to pick-up stocking stuffers and other holiday goodies!
Little Italy’s 25-foot tower of more than 1,100 beautiful Poinsettias, located in the center of Piazza Basilone, will be lit-up the whole evening and then the community will gather at the new permanent 20’ tall live tree, that will be lit at 6:30 p.m., at the Piazza della Famiglia on W. Date and India Streets.
For more information about Little Italy’s Tree Lighting and Christmas Village, visit www.littleitalysd.com.
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