The holiday season has officially begun: The annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration, free and open to the public, is taking place tonight from 5 to 8pm.
As is usually the case, the luminous decor will stay up all throughout the holidays (until January 5, 2025, to be precise) so, if you can't make it tonight, worry not—just schedule a visit some time in the next few months.
This year's holiday theme is "Rodeo Nights, Holiday Lights" and tonight's event will be emceed by CoryLive and DJ Lady Sha. The performance lineup includes the Red Hot Band featuring Tera Bonilla, BlueGrass Strings, a Yuletide Irish dance ensemble and more.
Food-wise, guests will get to indulge in a slew of dishes while quenching their thirst at one of two wine gardens, each one serving fare and beverages from 208 Rodeo.
"For over a decade, this end of year celebration has drawn locals and international visitors alike, infusing the famed street with a radiant holiday spirit of joy," said Rode Drive committee president Kay Monica Rose in an official statement. "Visitors can expect a captivating display of festive elegance, featuring bespoke holiday decor, grandiose vintage ornaments, world-class performances, and a spectacular fireworks finale—all set against the backdrop of the world's most luxurious boutiques."
After tonight, the area will be home to a number of different installations that will be open for nightly viewing, including "Glowing Gardens," featuring a giant tree and ornament sculptures at Beverly Cañon Gardens park, and "Lights on the Lily Pond," which will be on display every 15 minutes starting at 6pm through 9:30pm at Beverly Gardens Park.
Happy holiday season, Angelenos!