The annual free “Hollywood Christmas Celebration at The Grove,” on
Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. kicks off the holiday season in Los
Angeles. The evening will include a live performance from Five for
Fighting who received critical acclaim in 2001 with the
Grammy-nominated song “Superman” from the Platinum album American Town.
The first single “Chances” from the recently released album Slice is
featured in the upcoming film The Blind Side. Also performing,
the Emmy-nominated, multi-talented performing troupe, Cirque du Soleil
andtwo-time Grammy-award winner and celebrated Latin
singer-songwriter John Secada who has sold more than 20 million
albums throughout his career. Talented singer and actress Della Reese,
admired for her long standing role as “Tess” on the hit show Touched
by an Angel will also perform.
The celebration will continue with performances from the stars of
Nickelodeon’s hit preschool music series, The Fresh Beat Band;
brothers Christopher Massey who has appeared on the
Emmy-nominated Nickelodeon series, Zoey 101 and Kyle Massey
who starred in the Disney Channel hit sitcom’s That’s So Raven and
Corey in the House; actor and musician Devon Werkheiser
best known for his role as Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon sitcom Ned’s
Declassified School Survival Guide; a toe-tapping performance by
country music sensation Lonestar sure to keep the crowd on its
feet and holiday music performed by The Los Angeles Gospel Choir.
A highlight of the evening will be an appearance by well-known actor Dean
Cain, who reprised the role of superman in Lois & Clark: The New
Adventures of Superman and will soon be seen in ABC Family’s
upcoming holiday movie The Dog who Saved Christmas. The
festivities will conclude with a visit from Santa, lighting of the
brilliant 100-foot Christmas tree followed by snow falling and a
stunning fireworks display.
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Program highlights: Five for Fighting, Cirque du Soleil, John Secada, Della Reese, Dean Cain, Nickelodeon’s The Fresh Beat Band, Christopher and Kyle Massey, Devon Werkheiser, Lonestar and The Los Angeles Gospel Choir |
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Santa Claus’ arrival at The Grove |
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Lighting of 100-ft. Christmas tree |
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Snowfall and fireworks display |
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Hollywood Christmas Celebration at The Grove |
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Sunday, November 22 |
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6:00 p.m. – Press check-in located by Concierge Desk (Entrance by Concierge will be closed to the public, but accessible to press with valid credentials) |
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7:30 p.m. – Holiday Show |
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8:30 p.m. – Fireworks finale and & first snowfall |
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The Grove |
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189 The Grove Drive – Town Square |
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Fairfax District in Los Angeles |
CONTACT: For press credentials or queries, please contact Ashley Greer
at 310-473-8090; after hours and weekend call 760-485-0149.
**ALL PRESS MUST RSVP AND CHECK IN TO GAIN ENTRY – LIMITED
SPACE/ACCESS AVAILABLE**
Casey & Sayre
Ashley Greer, 310-473-8090
760-485-0149
(after hours and weekend)