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.

Come be a part of the “baby chic” event where the hippest moms meet the hottest companies in one of the nation’s coolest cities! Baby Celebration L.A. offers a unique opportunity for new and expectant moms, dads, and “young” grandparents to explore and shop for state-of-the-art baby gear, technology, furniture and nursery design, and services like health and wellness, showers, announcements, photographers and much more.

Event details:

Los Angeles Convention Center, Hall K
1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 741-1151 - www.lacclink.com

Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:00am-6:00pm

Tickets available at the Convention Center Box Office.

Adults: $10.00
Children: 12 years & under free

See you there!