Date
December 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission
Free with ticket reservation
Venue
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Performance Run Time
3 hours
Yamaha Grand Piano provided by Faust Harrison Pianos and Yamaha Corporation of America
The 65th annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration offers Angelenos of all ages the opportunity to honor the dynamic, rich cultures of the county and experience the spectacular show like never before. Enjoy a diverse lineup of 28 L.A.-based artists, including many past favorites and some exciting new talent, presented with a fresh look and feel to welcome a new generation of audiences. With performances by choral groups, dance troupes, music ensembles and new artistic genres this year, such as a circus act and a marionette performance, the Holiday Celebration brings holiday cheer to all who attend and into the homes and hearts of all who tune in! See the L.A. County Holiday Celebration live at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, watch it on PBS SoCal or stream on pbssocal.org!
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Melissa Villaseñor
65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration Host
Stand-up comedian, actor, voice impressionist, visual artist and L.A. native Melissa Villaseñor, who broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live, is set to host the 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration.
Photo by Robyn Von Swank
2024 Featured Performers
Check out the 28 featured performers in the 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration!
Prepare For Your Visit
History of the L.A. County Holiday Celebration
The annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration—presented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors—provides Angelenos of all ages an opportunity to come together on December 24, and both experience and honor the dynamic, rich cultures of the county. Over the past 60 years, many diverse L.A.-based artists and community groups showcase their talent, artistry and traditions on The Music Center’s iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion stage. Founded in 1959 by the late Kenneth Hahn (supervisor of the Second District of Los Angeles County from 1952-1992)—who was an advocate for access to the arts—the free three-hour live production featured instrumental music, choral music and dance performances. In 2020, due to L.A. County's "Safer at Work and in the Community" order, the L.A. County Holiday Celebration was pre-recorded and aired on PBS SoCal and KCET and streamed on PBSSocal.org and KCET.org.
Awards
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The 63rd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named the 2023 Silver Telly Winner in Television - Entertainment; the Gold Telly Winner in Television - Live Events; the Silver Telly Winner in Television - D&I; and the Bronze Telly Winner in People's Telly - Television Series/Shows/Segments.
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The 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named winner of a 2022 Los Angeles Emmy Award for Live Special Events - Programming.
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The 60th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named the winner of a 2020 Los Angeles Emmy® Award for Live Special Events - Programming.
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The 59th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named the winner of a 2019 Gold Telly Award for Television Craft, Use of Live Video; a Silver Telly for Television Entertainment; and a Silver Telly for Television Craft/Directing.
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The 58th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration was named the winner of a 2018 Silver Telly Award for Television / Live Event and a Bronze Telly for Television / Craft Director.
Produced By
The L.A. County Holiday Celebration is produced by The Music Center and PBS SoCal.
