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ROCKETTES KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA
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CARLSBAD, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2010) — Members of the world famous Radio City Rockettes danced their way into
LEGOLAND® California today to help kick off
the holidays! The Rockettes lent a hand to the Park’s Master Model
Builders by placing the finishing touches on the LEGOLAND Christmas tree
in preparation for the Park’s annual tree lighting ceremony.
The Park’s annual tree lighting takes place Nov. 29 when celebrity
guest Brooke Burke from "Dancing with the Stars" lights the giant tree
which stands more than 30-feet-tall and is made of more than 245,000
forest green DUPLO® bricks. The tree lighting is
the start of LEGOLAND California’s Holly Jolly Holidays celebration which runs through
Dec. 31.
The Rockettes are visiting San Diego as part of the Radio City
Christmas Spectacular tour, with performances at the San Diego Sports
Arena on Dec.
3, 4 and 5.
LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA HOLIDAY EVENTS
LEGOLAND® Holly Jolly Holidays – Nov. 29 through Dec.
31
LEGOLAND® California kicks off Holly Jolly Holidays presented by Western®
Dental on Nov. 29 when a celebrity guest lights the world’s tallest LEGO®
Christmas tree in the annual tree
lighting ceremony and continues through Dec. 31 when the season
concludes with Kids’ New Year’s Eve. The theme park transforms into
a holiday wonderland during Holly Jolly Holidays which features festive
entertainment every weekend including carolers, elves and strolling
musicians;
nightly fireworks Dec. 26 through 30 and an enchanting holiday musical.
All Holly Jolly Holidays activities are included in the price of
LEGOLAND
California admission ($67 for adults, $57 for kids). For more
information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO.
Tree Lighting Ceremony – Nov. 29
LEGOLAND California’s Holly Jolly Holidays celebration presented by
Western® Dental kicks off Nov. 29 when a celebrity guest lights the world’s tallest
LEGO® Christmas tree in the annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Families gather around the giant tree which
stands more than 30-feet-tall, is made of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO® bricks and surrounded by packages and
LEGO friends the whole family can enjoy. The event features festive entertainment, fireworks and a visit from Santa himself!
“Let It Snow” – Nov. 20 to Dec. 31
“Let it Snow”, an
enchanting mini musical returns with a holiday
story that is sure to warm guests’ hearts. Share in the spirit of the
holidays with 10-year-old Emily as she wishes for some holiday magic!
Emily’s toys spring to life in a musical celebration as they help her
realize her Yuletide wish – snow! Will the weather forecast change
in southern California just for Emily? The 20 minute musical holiday
show features the Park’s signature song, “Season of
Imagination.” “Let it Snow” runs daily from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 in
the Playtown Theater.
Nightly Tree Lightings – Dec. 2 to 24
LEGOLAND
California hosts nightly tree lighting ceremonies Dec. 2 through Dec. 24
at park
close where a lucky child will be randomly selected from the audience to
help pull the switch that lights up the LEGO Christmas tree. The giant
LEGO
Christmas tree has become the centerpiece of the holiday season at
LEGOLAND California. It stands more than 30-feet-tall and is made of
more than
245,000 forest green DUPLO® bricks.
Holiday Fireworks – Dec. 26 to 30
A stunning display of
fireworks lights up the sky over LEGOLAND California nightly Dec. 26
– 30 at 7 pm. as part the Park’s Holly Jolly Holidays celebration. The
festive fireworks are choreographed to holiday songs from around
the world. The best viewing spot is Miniland U.S.A. which is also decked
out for the season with holiday scenes in every miniature city.
December 31 – Kids’ New Year’s Eve!
Midnight strikes at 6
p.m. in LEGOLAND California with the earliest New
Year’s celebration in San Diego County – Kids’ New Year’s Eve! Like the
famous Times Square party, Kids’ New
Year’s Eve, presented by Western Dental, features a countdown followed
by a huge LEGO brick dropping 22-feet into 2011 and a dazzling fireworks
display. The party begins at 4 p.m. and includes performances by Justin
Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Beth Chee
Office: (760) 918-5379
Cell: (760) 429-3288
Beth.Chee@LEGOLAND.com
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