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Published: November 29, 2009
Downtown Burbank Biggest Event of the Season to Kick-off
DOWNTOWN BURBANK, Calif. - Downtown Burbank's most joyful celebration kicks-off December 1 with the Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony hosted by Radio Disney's Ernie D and a concert by Radio Disney N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) artist Cymphonique, followed by pop recording artist J*Smith from the hit movie Twilight. Then, for the next 12 days, Downtown Burbank will be filled with free family events, music and treats.
The Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, December 1 in front of Burbank City Hall starts at 6:00 P.M. with City Council, Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Burbank Chorale, special guests and Radio Disney's on-air personality Ernie D as emcee. After Santa arrives and the tree is lit, it's off to Santa's Downtown Wonderland on San Fernando Boulevard between Orange Grove and Magnolia.
There, the Radio Disney Los Angeles AM 1110 Road Crew will get everyone in the holiday spirit with music, fun and games starting at 6:30 P.M. followed by a free concert by Cymphonique, N.B.T. artist and the voice of Gretchen on Disney Channel's animated series Phineas and Ferb. Her performance will be followed by a concert of holiday tunes by pop recording artist J*Smith, featured on 750 Clear Channel stations across the country with a myspace fanbase of nearly 2.5 million.
Also at Santa's Downtown Wonderland will be free photos with Santa on the AMC Walkway (bring a camera!), children's characters, face painting, free gifts and more. To benefit a needy child, attendees are asked to bring a new unwrapped gift for the Burbank Fire Department's Spark of Love Toy Drive.
December 1 is just the start. For the next 12 days, Downtown Burbank will be brimming with holiday joy:
Thursday, December 3, it's the Holly Trolley Tour of decorated Burbank homes as seen from an open-top, double-decker bus, with complimentary hot chocolate and caroling (repeats December 10).
Friday, December 4, Barnes & Noble hosts the Polar Express Pajama Party, where kids are invited to snuggle up in their pjs and listen to a reading of "The Polar Express" and other holiday stories.
Saturday, December 5, Downtown Burbank presents Snow Day, the coolest party ever! Kids are invited to romp in 15 tons of real snow and enjoy refreshments, music, an ice sculptor and more.
Sunday, December 6, the Burbank Community YMCA presents the 5th annual Reindeer Run on San Fernando Boulevard, a holiday race for kids 4-12 years where everyone wins. Reindeer antlers, jingle bells and red noses are provided for all entrants.
Monday, December 7 it's Pet Night with Santa at Burbank Town Center
Friday, December 11, Metrolink presents the Holiday Toy Express, a 450-ton train covered with giant glittering ornaments, animated displays and more than 50,000 twinkling lights. Arriving at the Downtown Burbank Station with lights aglow and filling the night with toe-tapping tunes, the Holiday Toy Express offers a free live musical stage show where kids get to meet Santa and his friends.
Saturday, December 12, kids are invited to have Breakfast with Santa at Burbank Town Center.
For further information on any of these events, the public is asked to please call 818.238.5180
Downtown Burbank encompasses 34-blocks of retail, office, residential and entertainment destinations that include more than 200 shops and 80 restaurants like Macy's, IKEA, PF Chang's, Urban Outfitters, AMC-16 and Burbank Town Center. The area is bounded by Verdugo Avenue, Glenoaks, Burbank Boulevard and the I-5 in Burbank, Calif., and contains more than 9,000 parking spaces. Dubbed "one of Southern California's most appealing urban centers" by Sunset Magazine, the district is managed by Downtown Burbank Partnership, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation.
MEDIA: For images, information and interviews, please contact Robin Faulk at 424.248.3147 or robinfaulk@att.net
Tags: Downtown Burbank, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Radio Disney, Next Big Thing
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