San Juan Capistrano Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2010, December 4

Are you ready for to jump start the Christmas Season? The City of San Juan Capistrano's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is Saturday, December 4th from 4:15 to 9pm. The city's businesses will open their doors for this special evening.

Come join in the festivities at the Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real Street. San Juan Hills & Capistrano Valley High School Music Programs will join the City's very own Ballet Folklorico dance group will perform on stage. Small groups from the State Champion CAPO Marching Band will also perform in small groups around town. Students from a local Conservatory of the Arts have designed a stage production filled with song and dance.

The official lighting of the Christmas Tree takes place at 5:45pm after which a candle light procession will lead guests out of the park and over to the San Juan Capistrano Mission and downtown. Additional activities taking place throughout the downtown area will include a free mechanical"Holiday Train" ride for the kids, photos with Santa in Los Rios Park, activities at the San Juan Capistrano Mission, Live Nativity, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo & Hayrides at ZOOMARS on Los Rios & River Street. For more information call (949) 493-5911.