Pasadena hosts Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting at City Hall
The city of Pasadena Friday, Dec. 5, held its annual Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on the steps of City Hall.
Attendees enjoyed local singers, dancers, crafts, light refreshments and an appearance from Santa Claus, who has been particularly busy of late.
The City of Pasadena hosted its annual Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Nick Rivas – City of Pasadena)
Mayor Victor Gordo lit the city’s tree at 6 p.m. Members of the Pasadena Fire Department were at the ceremony collecting donations of new unwrapped toys, sports equipment and gift cards for its annual toy drive for local underserved children and teens.
Live performances included Afterschool Adventures Cheer and Dance, Outspoken Dance Company, Rosebud Academy Choir, W.O.W!, On the Move and Elements Dance Space.
The City of Pasadena hosted its annual Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Nick Rivas – City of Pasadena)
The event kicked off a weekend of holiday lighting events in the area. On Saturday, Dec. 6, Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena and Holiday Light Up in Upper Hastings Ranch marked the first of many evenings filled with festive holiday lights.
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