San Gabriel will kick off the holiday season at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Plaza Park, 428 S Mission Drive, across from City Hall. The holiday fun includes ornament making, sponsored by the San Gabriel Women’s Foundation, entertainment by local schools and youth groups, and an appearance by Santa Claus on the historic fire engine! Children and their families can enjoy free holiday refreshments and visit with Santa after the tree is lit.

Participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Fire Department’s “Sparks of Love” program.

For more information on this event, contact Recreation Coordinator Veronica Luna at 626.308.2875 or vluna@sgch.org.