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Celebrate the Season With South Coast Plaza

Get ready for magical moments starting with our spectacular tree-lighting ceremony on November 20

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--South Coast Plaza:

WHAT: South Coast Plaza is turning up the holiday cheer with an exciting, new lineup of experiences, breathtaking décor and joyful surprises. It all begins with our annual tree-lighting ceremony on November 20 at Town Center Park.

WHEN: November 20, 2025-January 4, 2026

FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • CELEBRATE THE TREE LIGHTING: The Segerstrom family’s 44th Annual Tree Lighting event takes place Thursday, November 20 at 7 p.m. at Town Center Park in front of The Westin Hotel South Coast Plaza. Featured performances by:
    • Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, South Coast Repertory, American Ballet Theatre Gillespie School, Southern California Children’s Chorus and Orange County School of the Arts.
    • Special guests, including Santa Claus, will join the celebration, leading up to the lighting of the spectacular Christmas tree.
    • The event is open to the public, free admission.
  • ENJOY THREE HOLIDAY TREES: Celebrate the season with three stunning trees, each showcasing its own unique style. The stunning Jewel Court tree makes for the perfect holiday photo, while the grand tree in the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing features Santa figures from around the world and a charming miniature train. In Town Center Park, a magnificent fir tree shines brightly with thousands of dazzling lights.
  • VISIT SANTA: Beginning November 21, families can visit Santa at one of two locations at South Coast Plaza:
    • Santa’s Village on level 1 in Carousel Court.
    • The North Pole on level 1 in the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing.
  • CLIMB ABOARD FOR HOLIDAY CHEER: Children can enjoy a ride on our one-of-a-kind Reindeer Carousel (located in Carousel Court) and Santa’s Express Train (located in Macy’s Home Store Wing), both available exclusively at South Coast Plaza. A train ride is complimentary with any Santa photo purchase.
  • WRAP IT UP IN STYLE: The Wrapper is the ultimate destination for all things Christmas. From one-of-a-kind wreaths and festive decor to gorgeous gifts and custom gift wrapping, this holiday favorite offers everything you need to make the season magical.
  • SHOP NEW BOUTIQUES & POP-UPS: South Coast Plaza welcomes an array of stunning newly reimagined boutiques just in time for the holiday season, including Mango, Alo, Manolo Blahnik, Bottega Veneta, Skims, Zara Man, Ugg, Piaget, Fueguia 1833 Patagonia, Harry Winston, Stone Island, and Tory Burch.

ABOUT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

South Coast Plaza defines the luxury shopping experience with extraordinary boutiques, personal shopping services, and upscale amenities, all within a short distance of the world’s most magnificent beaches and vacation resorts. A leading international shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 250 prominent brands, including Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Loewe, Harry Winston, Celine, Maison Margiela, Gucci, Cartier, Rolex and Graff, as well as critically acclaimed restaurants and the adjacent Segerstrom Center for the Arts and UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art.

South Coast Plaza is located in Costa Mesa, California. For more information visit www.southcoastplaza.com/holiday/

Contacts

For media inquiries, please contact: Michelle Dalton Tyree at tyreem@southcoastplaza.com

You may also contact Ashley Martin, Public Relations Specialist, at MartinA@southcoastplaza.com

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Contacts

For media inquiries, please contact: Michelle Dalton Tyree at tyreem@southcoastplaza.com

You may also contact Ashley Martin, Public Relations Specialist, at MartinA@southcoastplaza.com

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