About the Event

Join the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Union Station’s historic Ticket Concourse – marking the first time this section of the station will be open to the public throughout the holiday season.

The event will feature a live musical performance from Kingston Ska Collective with members of Western Standard Ska Orchestra and Los Rebeldes Romanticos programmed by Metro Art Presents.

Santa and the Elves will also be available for photo opportunities in the station’s Waiting Room. New to this year’s line-up, the station’s North Patio will transform into the North Pole for families to enjoy arts and crafts, milk and cookies, holiday characters and more courtesy of McDonald’s of Southern California. Santa Claus, with help from Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, will lead guests in a festive countdown culminating in the lighting of the signature 30-foot tree.

This merry event is free for all ages and open to the public.

Visitors can continue to experience the magic of the holidays at Union Station with must-see holiday décor from November 22 to December 25, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.*
*dates are subject to change

Additionally, Los Angeles Conservancy will be conducting 90-minute Holidays at Union Station tours on December 5, 12 and 19 starting at 5:30pm. The guided tours will take visitors through the iconic landmark at night highlighting the holiday décor. Registration is required at Tours & Events – LA Conservancy.

For additional information, please visit unionstationla.com/happenings.

About Kingston Ska Collective

Kingston Ska Orchestra is a raw, powerful and in your face musical experience. This 12-piece group of all-star musicians is a spectacle to witness. With a horn section three times bigger than most other ska groups, the group breaks barriers and expands imaginations. Kingston Ska Orchestra boasts a killer all-star lineup from the fabled West Coast traditional ska scene with members from The Aggrolites, Beastie Boys, Hepcat, Gogol Bordello, See Spot, The Allentons, Mobtown, Kingston 10, The Debonaires, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and many more.

About Los Rebeldes Romanticos

Bringing together more than 15 years of musical experience in mariachi, boleros and jazz, Los Rebeldes Romanticos are a fresh revival of the Los Angeles bolero movement. Their repertoire consists of Latin American boleros, oldies and cumbias that can bring any audience into a cultural celebration.

About Los Angeles Union Station

Since its opening in 1939, Los Angeles Union Station has long been considered one of LA’s architectural gems and a vital portal to the promise of the California Dream. The station was designed with an innovative blend of Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture now commonly referred to as Mission Moderne. The bustling 52-acre transportation hub sits in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles offering essential connections to destinations throughout Southern California. An iconic landmark, the station serves as a vibrant symbol of Downtown connecting the historic fabric of the past to the present through arts, culture, transit and community. Conceived on a grand scale, Los Angeles Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States and is often regarded as “the last of the great train stations.” For more information, visit unionstationla.com or follow @unionstationla on social media.