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Camille Hardy • Nov 21, 2023

Celebrate the Holidays in Signal Hill, CA!

After a long year, it’s finally time to celebrate! And here in Signal Hill, the weather is perfect for a green, temperate holiday season.


No matter what you believe or how you choose to celebrate, you’ll find fun and holiday cheer this year in and around Signal Hill, California! Relax and enjoy holiday decorations, ring in the new year on a superyacht, or enjoy the pleasant sounds of holiday music live in concert! Here are a few highlights of what’s available in the area this year!


Activities

Some people like to decorate, while others want to relax and enjoy the holiday atmosphere of peace and joy. Still others like to party and start the new year with a bang. Whatever kind of person you are, celebrating the holidays in Signal Hill will let you indulge in the holidays exactly how you want. 


Naples Annual Holiday Boat Parade: Each year, the Naples Improvement Association puts on the Holiday Boat Parade, a massive parade of festively decorated and lit boats that can be seen from the local restaurants and boardwalks. This year, the decoration theme will be “Christmas Around the World”. Sit down for a nice dinner and watch the boats go by or gather together with friends and family on the boardwalk. The parade takes place on December 16, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.


New Year's Eve Yacht Party: Ring in the new year on Newport Beach’s most luxury yacht: Endless Dreams. Three levels, scenic outdoor decks, lounges, multiple bars, and a large dance floor make this yacht something truly special. Book your tickets now, or you risk missing out. This event has sold out 20 years in a row!



Swedish Christmas Fair: The SWEA (Swedish Women’s Education Association) Christmas Fair is an amazing collection of vendors of handmade gifts, clothing, crafts, fresh baked goods, Christmas decorations, sweets and treats, Swedish-themed art, paintings, food, festivities, and more. You don’t even have to be Swedish to attend!

holiday gifts and ornament decorations
christmas tree with music ornament

Shows and Performances

California is an amazing place where people from all around the world come together to form dynamic communities bursting with culture. Signal Hill is no exception. Here are a few of the amazing performances coming to the Signal Hill area this year. Treat yourself to some holiday cheer and get your tickets now!


Los Angeles Symphony Christmas Concert: Los Angeles Symphony presents a holiday concert showcasing classic Opera arias and Christmas music. Maestro Hyun S. Joo leads 50 musicians, a 50-member choir, and featured soloists through stirring renditions of favorite holiday classics. Featuring Soprano Anastasia Malliaras, Baritone Ryan Wolfe, and Tenor Arnold Livingston Geis. 


Joy to the World: With music by Emmy Award-winning Composer Kurt Bestor, narration by New York Times Best-selling Author Jason F. Wright, local lyrical and Irish dancers, and the Orange County Coastal Chorus joining Jenny and Family Four, this show promises to usher in an uplifting and celebratory spirit to your Christmas Season!



Merry-Achi Christmas: This traditional Mexican holiday celebration is filled with seasonal songs, dances, and festive holiday performances. Headlining this event is one of the nation’s premier mariachi bands as well as America’s first all-female mariachi band and Sabor Mexico, an amazing dance company.

Shopping

Getting a great gift is almost as satisfying as giving one. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect Christmas tree, searching for an amazing gift for a loved one, or looking to treat yourself to some unique holiday decor, you’ll find just the thing at these holiday stores!


Pura Vida Market - Christmas at the Pike: Taking place Friday, December 1, from 5:30 - 9 PM. Bring the whole crew out for holiday fun in Long Beach, California! Appreciate and shop small from our local vendors with unique items and amazing brands. Take pictures with Mickey Mouse from 7 to 7:30 PM, buy from your local businesses, and eat some delicious food! Dress up in an ugly sweater for free raffle tickets and get into the holiday spirit. 


Snowy Pines Christmas Trees: This local institution has been serving southern California for over 45 years and offers noble, grand, Nordmann, and Douglas fir trees, as well as silver tips, affectionately known as Charlie Brown trees. Trees range in size from one foot to 20 feet. Snowy Pines also offers professional flocking and fire-retardant services. They’ll even come and decorate your home if you’d like!

couple holiday shopping
young man ringing bell for charity

Opportunities to Share

Getting is great, but giving is better! If you don’t have time, give financial support. If you lack funds, give of your time. No matter what your situation, as long as you’re willing, there are ways for you to help others this holiday season.


2023 Holiday Toy Drive for the Ronald McDonald House: This event takes place from November 10 - December 8 in Long Beach, CA. This Christmas season give the gift of joy to the children and families we serve! Help by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for boys and girls aged from birth to 18 years old.


UNIVISION Winter Wonderland: TOY DRIVE!: This opportunity to share is much more than a simple toy drive. In addition to receiving a toy, children and families will have access to free haircuts, health screenings, and more. Providing these services to children in need isn’t easy; please consider donating your time or your money to this noble cause. Let’s spread some cheer this year!

Safe Celebration

Everyone loves a good candle this time of year, but thousands of fires are started each year because of candles. Exercise extreme caution when bringing candles into your apartment, especially your bedroom. Battery-powered candles can give the same festive experience without the added danger. Whatever you do, never leave your holiday candles unattended!


Christmas trees can be another fire hazard you need to be wary of. If you’ve brought a real Christmas tree into your apartment during this holiday season, make sure you keep it watered so it isn’t quite as dangerous. Keep all open flames, especially candles, away from the branches, and make sure you turn all lights off when you’re not at home. You never know when electrical issues might cause fires. Stay safe and enjoy the holidays!


candle light with decoration

Take a break this holiday season and enjoy the fun and festivities available near Signal Hill, CA. With activities, shows and performances, shopping, and volunteering opportunities everywhere, this season promises to be a festive one. From everyone at The Heights, Happy Holidays!

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