Annual Atwater Village

Tree Lighting Festival

Every year we gather in the heart of Atwater Village to light the soaring 80ft tree and herald the start of the festive season with this beloved - and free - neighborhood festival. We sip on hot chocolate, welcome Santa Claus (who arrives atop a fleet of fire engines) sing some carols, merrily mingle with our neighbors, and dance our Jingle Bells off with family and friends. Ever wondered how this event actually happens? Thanks to a merry team of volunteers and local businesses.

2024 Event Program Booklet CLICK HERE

Thank You!

We hope you had a great time at our 33rd Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Festival, held on Sunday December 8, 2024.

To help us improve next year’s event, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the performances, food, booths, and more. Please take a few minutes to complete our quick feedback survey—your responses are anonymous.

https://forms.gle/REUiGzyS57qnTrcd8

Your feedback is crucial, and we appreciate your time!

Sincerely,

TLC aka Tree Lighting Committee

Community Partners

AVNC | Fenton Real Estate | Reach for the Barres | CD 13 Hugo-Soto Martinez |

AVNC | Fenton Real Estate | Reach for the Barres | CD 13 Hugo-Soto Martinez |

Heartbeat House | E Bike Tours LA | Brock and Lori | Bon Vivant | Sothebys Real Estate | Luis Lopez Automotive | LM Fitness | Club Tee Gee |

Heartbeat House | E Bike Tours LA | Brock and Lori | Bon Vivant | Sothebys Real Estate | Luis Lopez Automotive | LM Fitness | Club Tee Gee |

Morihiro | All Acqua | Proof Bakery | Stash Dash | Block Shop | Jenn Spain Photography | Potted | The Local |

Morihiro | All Acqua | Proof Bakery | Stash Dash | Block Shop | Jenn Spain Photography | Potted | The Local |

View fullsize First round of happy raffle winners come to collect their prizes! Karla has been attending the event with her family for 14 years! She won "Glow and Indulge". James was our big winner this year! He spent $48 in raffles tickets and hit the j
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View fullsize Did you win!!?!? Go check your email!
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View fullsize Thank you @patchsupplyinc!!!! Make sure to pick up a commemorative patch tonight at the raffle table! Sales from the raffle, and these patches help us get a head start on funding for next years event.
View fullsize We can't wait to see you tonight! We have so many amazing performances and activities planned! Let us know what you're looking forward to most in the comments!
View fullsize Just a handful of the MANY raffle baskets we have available to win! Ticket sales stop at 7pm tomorrow (Sunday Dec 8). Buy them ahead of time by visiting our link in bio! 🎄
View fullsize Heartbeat House has inspired our community with the magic of movement for nearly 20 years now. This fall, the studio introduced a brand new youth dance performance company. We are so thrilled to share with you the product of this artistry, passion, a
View fullsize Kid Row is the antithesis of the boring piano lesson where you are taught “Frère Jacques” but you wanna learn Nirvana. Kid Row students are put into bands seasonally and taught the songs that they love, coupled with rock ‘n&r
View fullsize A highlight of our festival EVERY year, the Atwater Avenue Elementary Choir! @friendsofatwaterelementary thanks for performing!

Let’s Work Together

Interested in Collaborating? Sponsoring? Performing? Other Business Opportunities? We’d love to hear from you! Atwater Village Events is a new 501c3 non-profit founded in Atwater Village in 2024. Powered by volunteers, our mission is to produce & promote events strengthening community engagement and supporting local businesses in our beloved North East LA. Our flagship event is the Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Festival.

Donate

Donate

100% funded by our local community, your generous contribution to our 501c3 is Tax Deductible. Tax ID: 93-3812137

Sponsorship Partnerships click here for our Sponsor Letter or email us at hello@atwatervillageevents.org

Upcoming Events in Atwater Village

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    Friday October 25, 2024

    Our streets swarm with ghouls take over Glendale Blvd.

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  • 34th Annual Tree Lighting Festival

    Sunday Dec 8

    4pm-7pm

    Beloved annual free Family Festival in the heart of Atwater Village to light up the 80ft Tree, meet Santa Claus, mingle with our Neighbors, support Local Businesses and celebrate our Community.

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  • Local Business Mixer

    February TBA

    4pm - 6pm

    Location TBA

    Open to local business owners.

    RSVP Required