Well… the lights get turned on. It’s a tradition, and if you’re in town you won’t want to miss it.

South Coast Plaza is hosting its tree lighting ceremony, complete with the arrival of Santa Claus, on Thursday.

Students from the Orange County High School of the Arts will provide entertainment, and the switch will be turned on for the 20,000 lights adorning the 96-foot-tall Christmas tree in Town Center Park.

Attendees will receive a gift from Santa’s helpers, too.

The ceremony starts at 6 p.m. Santa Claus will begin visits with children in the shopping center on Friday.

Tags: Christmas Tree, Events

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