Holiday | Julie Moree's News Watch

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021

“Minions Holiday Special” Review

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

The Snowflake festival was a way of bringing out the community of Tarzana to the Cultural Center for a Sunday afternoon of fun and games for the children while parents could do some holiday shopping in the park. The festival lasted from 10-4 and provided, arts and crafts, face painting and even snow in California.

The annual Snowflake festival in Tarzana, Calif, invited families to a day of fun at the center on Sunday Dec. 3, 2016

Children could race down man made snow hills on sleds for just two tickets.

Or sip hot chocolate and snacks while enjoying the sun.

And of course Santa welcomed kids to have their pictures taken in his photo area.

And kids got creative with finger paints and a pickup truck.

A tutoring group offered its services for children who may need help in school.

And still more arts and crafts were available for kids to create masterpieces.

At just a dollar a ticket there were several activities to keep kids entertained while parents shopped.

Including a giant space ship bounce house that held their attention for hours.

There were various hand made jewelry gift sets

And at Ruth’s treasures, there were gifts for all ages featuring a variety of popular characters.

December 3, 2015

The 84th Annual Christmas Parade Tradition in Hollywood

On the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, residents gather on Hollywood Blvd ever year to start the Christmas Season with the Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.

This year, the grand marshall is the Las Vegas magician’s Penn & Teller and there was lots of crowd interactions with one of the hosts, Montel Williams as they performed Christmas themed tricks, like the one below.

Public officials and celebrities alike rode in cars down the boulevard, as giant balloons of famous characters had residents cheering for their favorites.

Leading the way for the parade was Hollywood’s local fire department as well as the US Marine Corp. Band.

Marching bands played christmas songs in front of the grand stand.

Various balloons like the cat in the hat, glided down Hollywood blvd beginning at Orange street.

Movie cars like the Jurassic Park suv complete with a dinosaur marveled crowds.

Public officials and celebrities road in classic cars and waved to the public.

A Japanese dance troop enriched the parade bring culture to the Hollywood Christmas Tradition

The parade concluded at 8:30 with the visit of santa welcoming the holiday season to So Cal.

The rebroadcast of the 84th Annual Christmas parade will play on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m on the CW channel. Check your local cable provider for more information.

November 22, 2015

Light Up Santa Clarita 2015

On November 21, 2015, thousands of local residents came out to Old Newhall in Santa Clarita, Calif. as council members and Mayor Marsha Mclean lit up the annual Christmas tree in front of the Santa Clarita Public Library.

There were various musical performances in an hour long show that preceded the lights, including the Hart High School Dance troop, Hart Beat- An Acapella choir, the Santa Clarita Master Chorale, the Canyon Theater Guild and The Men of Harmony.

Watch here to see Santa Clarita Lit Up and hear the various musical performances.

December 20, 2014

Near 30 Years of Christmas Fun in Chatsworth

On Dec. 7, 2014, residents of Chatsworth enjoyed music, fun floats and children that marched down Devonshire street from Topanga Canyon Boulevard toward Mason Street ending at the street festival on Canoga, between Devonshire and Lassen.

The Condor Fleet circled devonshire street in several formations as crowds awaited the much anticipated holiday parade.

The entire community came out to support the festivities and share good cheer with all.

Students of Chatsworth High led the way as the band played holiday favorites down the street.

And of course the JROTC of a local high school proudly displayed the colors.

A Royal Court waved to spectators on the side of the street.

Even Elsa joined the parade with her other fellow princesses who marched down Devonshire.

Classic movie cars like the blues brothers mobile drove down preparing spectators for the car show that followed.

A local Karate School demonstrated their skills on top a flat bed truck.

Other younger Karate students marched in front of the truck.

Of course, no holiday parade is complete without Santa and Mrs. Claus on top their sleigh.

The Chatsworth Holiday Parade will be back every year on the third Sunday in December.

December 13, 2014

4th Annual Luminaria Festival in Studio City

On Sunday December 7, 2014, hundreds of residents gathered at the historic Campo De Cahuenga as the sun set and over 4-thousand paper lanterns lit up the grounds next to the Universal Red Line for the 4th annual Luminaria Festival.

Outside the Campo de Cahuenga, various music talents from Studio City entertained hundreds

4000 lanterns begin to illuminate grounds

As the sun sets, lanterns give the only light in the area.

There was complimentary hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies courtesy of Smart and Final for all to enjoy on a winter night as they listened to select musical talents.

View a sample of the music including the Synchronicity Handbell Choir as well as the Voices of Christmas.

Tag: Holiday

Parade Returns In Granada

Tree Lighting in Porter Ranch

NBC’s Grinch Musical REVIEW

“Minions Holiday Special” Review

Christmas at Stanton

“Snowflakes” In Tarzana

Like this:

The 84th Annual Christmas Parade Tradition in Hollywood

Like this:

Light Up Santa Clarita 2015

Like this:

Near 30 Years of Christmas Fun in Chatsworth

Like this:

4th Annual Luminaria Festival in Studio City

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this: