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Cannery Row Tree Lighting Ceremony Brings Enchantment, Holiday Cheer to Steinbeck Plaza
MONTEREY, Calif. - October 31, 2005 - Ocean breezes will replace winter chills at Cannery Row's 11th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Illumination is set for Friday, November 25 at nightfall, with this year's celebration featuring a 25-foot tree overlooking Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. Mesmerizing musical performances and the greatly anticipated appearance of Santa Claus will also usher in the holiday season.
WHO:
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Cannery Row
WHAT:
Monterey Peninsula's Christmas season officially commences at 6 p.m. with the wondrous tree lighting in Steinbeck Plaza. The magic will travel through Cannery Row, transforming the historic destination into a glowing, enchanted wonderland. Local dignitaries and Cannery Row personalities will be present to welcome the community. Santa Claus is even going to find time in his bustling schedule to make an appearance. Complimentary souvenir photos with Santa, courtesy of Cannery Row, will be available for children and parents. Holiday music will be performed Russ Guarino's Holiday Quintet and the Joyful Tidings Carolers.
Holiday celebrations continue every weekend until Christmas. Families can visit Santa from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
WHEN:
Friday, November 25, 2005
4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Musical Holiday Entertainment
6:00 p.m. Official Tree Lighting and Arrival of Santa Claus
WHERE:
Steinbeck Plaza
Cannery Row, Monterey
RESERVATIONS:
The 11th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is FREE to the public. FREE event parking will be available from 4-10 pm in the Cannery Row Garage, located at the intersection of Foam and Wave Streets. For additional information, call 831-644-9359 or visit www.canneryrow.com. For more information on the many activities and hotel choices available on Cannery Row, Monterey, visit www.canneryrow.com.
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About Cannery Row
Cannery Row was made famous in John Steinbeck's classic novel depicting life in the "the sardine capital of the world." Today, Cannery Row is a beautiful waterfront playground where visitors from all over the world seek a California getaway as authentic as the coast itself. Cannery Row was named “One of the Seven Wonders of Monterey County” by the Monterey County Herald readers. Cannery Row remains a treasure of California's Central Coast, where a discovery awaits every type of visitor. For more information, visit the official Cannery Row website at www.canneryrow.com.