Pre-show Plaza Activities

The fun and excitement begins early on the Music Center Plaza before the curtain rises for the 50^th annual Holiday Celebration. It’s your turn to participate in the creation of the energetic and celebratory atmosphere that will be enjoyed all day long.

12:00 to 2:00 p.m. (ongoing activities)

Visit our social media station and send holiday wishes anywhere in the world. They will be streamed live via holidaycelebration.org and kcet.org.
Watch live art-making by professional artists.
Create your own work of art in a holiday stencil workshop

12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Take a quick swing dance lesson with Erin and Tammy Stevens from the Pasadena Ballroom Association
12:30 to 1:15p.m. Show off your new swing dance skills by dancing along to the live holiday swing music of the Moondance band.
1:15 to 1:25 p.m. Enjoy JC Culture Foundation performing the Chinese Lion Dance with powerful rhythmic drumming and acrobatics

1:30 to 2:00p.m.
Sing along with the National In-Choir as they lead holiday caroling

2:00 p.m.
Doors open for the 3:00 p.m. Holiday Celebration.

2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Watch the 2009 Holiday Celebration National Show on the JumboTron on the Plaza.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & SEE YOU ON THE PLAZA DECEMBER 24th!