Holidays in the South Bay – 2013

Hermosa Beach Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 5, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
Hermosa Beach Pier

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 5th at 6 PM at the Hermosa Beach Pier. The event will feature the official lighting of the Hermosa Beach Holiday Tree to help kick off the holiday season in Hermosa Beach. The festivities will include holiday carolers, bands from Hermosa View and Hermosa Valley Schools, hot cocoa sales from the Hermosa Beach Woman’s Club and an appearance from Santa.

More info on our website!

Riviera Village Holiday Stroll

December 5, 2013: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Riviera Village, Redondo Beach

Start your holiday celebrating in Riviera Village at the annual Holiday Stroll on Thursday, December 5, from 5 to 9 pm. This wonderful collection of upscale shops will stay open late that night, offering fabulous finds and delectable treats to all. The Holiday Parade steps off at 6 pm down Ave. I and Catalina Ave. and features local bands, dance teams, and dignitaries.

Sand Snowman Contest

December 7, 2013
9am-12pm

The weatherman says it’s nothing but sand! Sand! Sand! Sand! Bring your family and friends, shovels, scarves and mittens because Hermosa Beach will be showcasing its annual Sand Snowmen Contest December 8th from 8:45 PM – 12N. This holiday tradition is open to all ages and abilities. Come early and mark your spot for the best Sand Snowman! Don’t forget to bring your camera! Event check-in begins at 8:45 am and sculpting begins at 9:00 am. For more information, contact the Community Resources Department at 310.318-0280.

Spyder’s Snowfest in Hermosa Beach

December 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach

Spyder’s Snowfest in downtown Hermosa Beach is back Saturday, December 7th! The third annual event will drop over 60 tons of snow on Mt. Hermosa. Although last year’s Snowfest didn’t happen, this year Spyder, Mountain Hight and the general goodwill of the snowboard industry have teamed up to bring the event back to Pier Avenue. A riding exhbiton will be put on by the Mountain High Team and some of Southern California’s best jibbers. Tons of vendors will be there handing out free goodies, playing games, and having contests.

Vist our events page to find out more about this year’s Snowfest.

25th Annual Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks

December 8th, 2013
Manhattan Beach Pier

The Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival is held at the Pier every year in December. This year’s Fireworks Show will take place on Sunday, December 8th with festivities starting around 3:30 pm. This is a very popular event and crowd size can swell up to 15,000… for good reason. Manhattan Beach, with the help of sponsors like Skechers and others, puts on one of the most spectacular firework shows west of Carson. Traditional holiday favorites like a snow park, toy & canned good drive, and live music by Hyperion Outfall highlight this annual event… and of course there will be fireworks:

• (7:00 PM) – Fireworks Show choreographed to seasonal music

Bring blankets, a bottle of wine, some gloves, friends, family, and your baby stroller, this event is a blast and the fireworks show is always top notch. The Holiday Fireworks are expected to go forward, rain or shine, on Sunday.

Find out more about this year’s 25th Annual Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks on their website.

Holiday Concert

Torrance Civic Chorale & Orchestra
December 13th & 14th, 2013 at 8:00PM
David Burks – Conductor

Celebrate the holiday season at the James R. Armstrong theatre in Torrance. The Torrance Civic Chorale has been sharing its passion for outstanding choral music with the South Bay since the early 1960s. This year they weave together an evening of Christmas and Hannukkah songs as well as major excerpts from “The Polar Express” and “Home Alone” movies. Reserved seating is available for $16.50, call the theatre box office at (310) 781-7171.

More info on our website!

Holiday Concert & Santa on The Redondo Beach Pier

Redondo Beach Pier
December 14th, 2013 – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Surfin’ Santa Claus & Holiday Music

Holiday celebrants fill the Redondo Beach Pier Saturday afternoon for a free, community event put together by the Redondo Beach Pier Association. The stage is set for two hours of live music provided and an appearance by Mr. Claus himself. This event is family friendly and parking is FREE!.

Check out what else is happening for this annual holiday event on our website!

22nd Annual King Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

December 14th, 2013
5:30 pm

Nothing says California Christmas events like a boat parade. Combining the love of California beaches and waterways with the spirit of celebration, dedicated yachtsmen spend thousands of dollars on intricate lighting systems to deck out their boats and yachts for the annual King Harbor Christmas Parade. The seaworthy vessels within the channel follow a route that sweeps past vantage points where the public can watch the spectacular display of colors, designs and themes, often tied to the Southern California lifestyle.

The Boat Parade will light up King Harbor in Redondo Beach. Spectators can view the balconies from the International Boardwalk, Marina or Pier and the boat parade can be viewed from the seawall or Fisherman’s Pier.

The Nutcracker – Presented by Los Angeles Ballet

December 28th, 2013, 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
December 29th, 2013, 2:00 PM

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

Welcome to the world of The Nutcracker. This is the production that is the heart of Redondo Beach’s year-end holiday season. Whether it is a family tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime visit, your experience of this glittering classic ballet will stay with you forever and warm your spirit. From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing giant Christmas tree that seemingly grows forever, mischievous mice, crystalline waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing on earth. Visit our event’s page to find out more about this end of the year event

There you go…fireworks, Santa, snowmen on the beach, and everything in between. Grab a jacket or at least a hoodie and join your fellow locals for these unique holiday events.