South Coast Plaza Unveils New Christmas Tree Only Two Days After the Fire

South Coast Plaza unveiled a new 70-ft. tree on the same site where a fire on Monday burned its 96-ft. Christmas tree. (Photo: Drew A. Kelley)

COSTA MESA, Calif.--()--South Coast Plaza, an international shopping and dining destination, unveiled and illuminated its new 70-foot Christmas tree in Town Center Park on Dec. 16, a mere two days after flames burned the park’s original 96-foot traditional white fir Christmas tree in the early morning of Dec. 14. The fire caused by an electrical malfunction made news across the nation earlier this week.

In a span of 48 hours, workers cut off the branches, repurposed the fir’s trunk by painting it, and installed over 8,000 multi-colored LED lights from the top to the ground in a maypole-inspired design. The circular base is covered with poinsettias and rimmed with garland and succulents. A 36-inch illuminated crystal star sits atop the new tree.

“A Christmas tree in Town Center Park has been a beloved part of South Coast Plaza’s annual holiday season for 34 years,” said Debra Gunn Downing, spokeswoman for South Coast Plaza. “We intend to keep this family and community tradition for years to come.”

South Coast Plaza’s original outdoor Christmas tree arrived from Mt. Shasta, Calif. on Oct. 13 and its 20,000 lights were illuminated on Nov. 19 in a community event featuring complimentary entertainment and gifts. Thousands attended the event, including families who have made the tree lighting their yearly tradition to kick off the holiday season.

ABOUT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

Renowned as a major global shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 250 prominent boutiques, critically-acclaimed restaurants and the adjacent celebrated Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Its unparalleled collection of diverse retailers – from Bottega Veneta, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels to Hermès, Gucci, Roger Vivier, Coach, UNIQLO and more – along with its customized concierge services, makes it Southern California’s premier shopping experience. South Coast Plaza is located in Orange County, California, in the city of Costa Mesa. Information: www.southcoastplaza.com or 800.782.8888.

Contacts

South Coast Plaza
Debra Gunn Downing, 714-435-2021

Release Summary

Shopping center South Coast Plaza unveiled a new 70-ft. Christmas tree on 12/16 on the same Costa Mesa, Calif. site where a fire burned the center's original 96-ft. Christmas tree two days earlier.

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Contacts

South Coast Plaza
Debra Gunn Downing, 714-435-2021