Bellflower, California Annual Tree Lighting is held each December, kicking off the holiday season in this Southern California city whose neighbors include Artesia, Downey, Norwalk, Cerritos, Santa Fe Springs and La Mirada.

The City of Bellflower will kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. in Downtown (at Bellflower Boulevard and Belmont Street).

Santa will be on hand to take present requests from kids, while Mayfair High School choral students will sing festive holiday music. Don’t forget to bring your rollerblades or scooter to zip around in the rink area (helmets are required). Refreshments will be provided and all activities are free.

For more information about the Tree Lighting Ceremony, call (562) 804-1424 ext. 2268.

Where to stay: When visiting Bellflower, there's one or two budget hotels in the city. You might want to consider

Marriott Norwalk 2.96 miles;  Sheraton Cerritos Hotel at Towne Center 3.31 miles;  and Embassy Suites Los Angeles Downey 3.65 miles distance.

What to see and do: When visiting Bellflower, you might be interested in knowing that Knott's Berry Farm is only 7 miles away, and Disneyland is 12 miles.