Gathering each year since 1949, the community celebrated the 2023 holiday HoHoHo! at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA Tree Lot at Simon Meadow on Saturday, December 9.
Festivities—led by Palisades Charter High School Ambassadors and YMCA Youth & Government members, with Pali High student Emmett Whitaker serving as emcee—featured several performances throughout the program, including Fancy Feet, Motley Ukes, Theatre Palisades Youth, Bluecat Music Voice Studio Pali High Singers, New Vibe Gymnastics and Gerry Blanck Martial Arts.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived via Los Angeles Fire Department Station 69 fire truck, and a Hanukkah menorah lighting was led by a local resident. There were visits from Sven and the Reingoats, hot chocolate and toppings from Palisades Garden Cafe, and more.
For those still on the hunt for a holiday-time tree, Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley reported on December 12 that the lot received two loads, “fresh from Oregon,” this week.
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