Old Pasadena Holiday Shopping Season's 50 Events Nov. 27-29,2009
Pasadena--
Old Pasadena's free, festive holiday celebration (the largest ever,)
includes the arrival of Santa, a
magical tree-lighting ceremony, a Holiday Open House with special
in-store events, exclusive savings and giveaways,all free and open to the
public. All Old Pasadena Holiday Celebration activities are free and open to
the public. For more detailed information including a complete list of
in-store, restaurant, coffee shop and beauty salon promotions and events the
public is encouraged to visit oldpasadena.org/holiday or call
626.356.9725.
Events kick off with
Pasadena's biggest tree-lighting
ceremony and Santa's arrival in the Courtyard at One Colorado. The event
includes the Rose Queen in one of her first public appearances (subject to
change), holiday sing-a-longs, and the official start of the Charles
Cherniss Tournament of Toys benefiting underprivileged children throughout
the San Gabriel Valley. Attendees are encouraged to donate a toy to the
Charles Cherniss Toy Drive. Santa's arrival to light the dazzling 35-foot
One Colorado Christmas tree and Santa’s own personal mailbox straight from
the North Pole where children are invited to write their holiday wishes to
Santa and he will respond on his personal stationary, bring meaning to the
holiday for kids.
A Holiday Open House features a restaurants, stores, coffee shops and beauty
salons throughout Old Pasadena will offer festive in-store events and
promotions. Over 50 of Old Pasadena’s finest retailers including A.B.S.,
Kate Spade, Lather, Banana Republic, Flutter, onesipkim, Elisa B, Diesel, J
Crew and Design within Reach are offering thousands of dollars in exclusive
savings and many are offering special giveaways.
Throughout the weekend of Thanksgiving, guests will experience a joyous
community celebration complete with treats, giveaways, live music, and tours
of spectacular holiday décor and sparkling lights on the Holiday Jolly
Trolley. Attendees are invited to stop by the One Colorado Courtyard to
enter into an Old Pasadena shopping spree giveaway.
The weekend long festival concludes with spectacular live performances and
sing-a-longs from four of the area's finest choirs and live theatre groups
at the One Colorado Courtyard. Pasadena based Theatre 360 will perform two
sets of the famed Annie while the award winning Cresenta High School Choir
will sing favorite holiday classics.
Highlighted Events and Promotions
* Free yoga and exercise classes at Lululemon
* Free $3 gift certificates for the first 100 customers at Starbucks
* A special book signing at Beyond the Olive
* A holiday sweater party at Lush
* Old Town Music’s Idol Talent Competition with cash prizes
* A cocktail ‘n’ candy bash at Elisa B. Annex
* Lula Mae’s free $10 gift certificates for every person who donates an
unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more
* Complimentary mini facials and massages at Origins
* A $1,300 spa giveaway at Cote d’Azur
* Complimentary photos with “Sexy Santa” at Elisa B.
* A “puparazzo” photo opportunity with the Grinch at Three Dog Bakery
* A Lobster Fest complete with a three course pre-fix lobster meal at Café
Bizou
* Brunch with Santa at La Grande Orange Café
* Complimentary wine tasting flights with any entrée purchase at redwhite +
bluezz
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