Christmas Tree Lane Returns to Altadena: 105th Annual Lighting Ceremony Honors Fire Survivors

105th Annual Christmas Tree Lane Lighting

• 🎄 The 105th annual Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony in Altadena marks the return of the oldest large-scale outdoor Christmas light display in the country.
• ✨ This year's event is especially meaningful, honoring fire survivors after recent wildfires.

A Memorial Tree and Messages of Hope

• 🎗️ A special memorial tree, adorned with 19 green lights, honors the 19 lives lost due to the recent devastation.
• 💬 A "message board" around the base of the tree allows community members to share messages of hope, love, and resilience.

Community Celebration and Support

• 🛍️ The event features artists, vendors, food trucks, and community booths, encouraging support for local businesses, many of whom were also affected by the fire.
• 🤝 A volunteer village is present, with characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse drawing crowds and offering community engagement.

Dedication and Scale of the Display

• 🗓️ The Christmas Tree Lane Association spends the entire year planning, with approximately 10 weeks dedicated to putting up the lights.
• 💡 Over 20,000 lights illuminate the trees, with a donation from Disney helping to replace damaged lights and add an extra line to each tree this year.
• 🌟 The lighting ceremony is scheduled for 6 PM, illuminating the cedar trees down Santa Rosa Avenue.